Curriculum

Communication Engagement

Intentional but supported communication, repetition and routine-based interactions, choice making, turn-taking, adult modelling and scaffolding, engagement in sensory-driven play with purpose, use of AAC or PECS, emotionally supported communication

Creativity Engagement

Structured creative activities with some increasing independence, exploring colour, texture, sound in more planned ways, opportunities for sensory exploration with purpose, supported imaginative play, visual arts with scaffolded support.

Cognition Engagement

Early problem-solving tasks, engagement in experiential learning with growing independence, cause and effect games with less adult prompting, sensory stories with interactive elements, exploring simple concepts, increased attention to adult-led learning sessions with visual and sensory support.

Physical Development

Structured fine and gross motor tasks, development of coordination through functional play, adapted PE sessions with increased participation, sensory regulation breaks, active movement opportunities across the day, targeted OT/physiotherapy input as needed.

Pupil Voice/Autonomy

Supported choice-making through PECS, visuals, or switches, opportunities for self-initiation, use of visual timetables and now-next boards to support understanding of routine, supported decision-making within daily transitions, recognition and encouragement of all communicative attempts towards independence, structured opportunities for students to express preferences.