Stone Lodge School is committed to fostering high aspirations for all our pupils, striving to meet the diverse needs of every learner. Our goal is to support students in discovering their individual identities, unlocking their potential, achieving success, and preparing for the next stages of their lives.

Curriculum Aims

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that:

• Pupils develop a strong sense of self-awareness and identity
• Pupils recognise their strengths and understand how to continually enhance their skills and knowledge
• Pupils are equipped to establish and maintain healthy relationships in all aspects of life
• Pupils cultivate a positive self-image, building the confidence to explore new opportunities and maintain high aspirations for their future careers
• Pupils acquire a broad range of life skills that enable them to make informed decisions, facilitating a confident and successful transition into adulthood

Core Principles

Care
At Stone Lodge School, we prioritise the well-being of every pupil. Our curriculum team works closely with the therapy team, using our "Pyramid of Need" framework to understand and address each student's unique requirements. We recognise that effective learning cannot take place unless a child feels safe and supported within the school environment.

Understanding
We are dedicated to comprehending and addressing the academic needs of all our pupils. Recognising that many students may have gaps in their learning due to various circumstances, our first objective—once a pupil feels secure—is to assess their starting point and tailor support accordingly. A key focus of our educational approach is literacy. We acknowledge that proficiency in reading is fundamental to accessing the broader curriculum, as "reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible." Our initial assessments evaluate pupils' phonological awareness, reading fluency, and comprehension skills. Our trained staff conduct these assessments individually, ensuring that any necessary targeted interventions are implemented. Subject leaders then conduct further assessments in curriculum-specific areas, with a particular emphasis on English and Mathematics. At Stone Lodge School, we utilise PiXL to support this process. The resulting data analysis informs the support strategies required to bridge learning gaps effectively.

Ambition
We maintain high ambitions for all our pupils, providing a structured qualification pathway that fosters confidence and facilitates the realisation of their full potential.

Pupils follow a clear, progressive framework, beginning with Entry Levels, advancing to Functional Skills, and culminating in GCSEs. This progression is designed to be flexible, accommodating individual learning paces while generally adhering to the following structure:

• Key Stage 3: Completion of Entry Level qualifications in English, Science, and Mathematics.
• Year 9: Completion of Functional Skills Level 1
• Key Stage 4: Completion of GCSEs, alongside BTEC and vocational qualifications at Levels 1 and 2.

For further details, please refer to our Curriculum Model, which provides an overview of our extensive curriculum offer