Prospectus-Master%202012-13%20(18feb13).pdf

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What is the Curriculum like?We hope that all children will enjoy and benefit from their learning whilst at Portfield School. Abroad, balanced ‘diet’ of appropriately modified and differentiated learning opportunities areplanned and presented by staff based on the requirements of the Foundation Phase, NationalCurriculum, Pembrokeshire County Council Guidelines and the individual needs of our children.The Curriculum is planned through our own Portfield School and Equals Schemes of Work andregularly monitored, reviewed and developed in the light of new educational initiatives andgovernment directives. There is a greater emphasis on the acquisition of communication,reading, writing, number skills, ICT skills & thinking skills. Sufficient time is also given to many otherareas of study as it is recognised that children’s learning experiences should not be restricted to anarrow core, no matter how great their learning difficulties.Throughout the Primary phase, we adopt a broad topic based approach to the curriculum.Structured activities and creative play enable the children to acquire and consolidate the basicskills, attitudes and concepts necessary for them to operate as independently as possible in bothlearning and life skills situations.A range of activities are organised to support children’s development including visiting professionalssuch as specialists in particular skills e.g. Pottery. There is also a trained aromatherapist on the staff todeliver massage and aromatherapy sessions.During the Secondary phase, pupils continue to follow the National Curriculum through a mixtureof thematic and a vocational pathway which culminates with a presentation of the NationalRecord of Achievement. Time is also spent on work experience placements, community serviceprojects, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.Link programmes with other schools and vocational providers help to provide pupils with theopportunities to develop independence and responsibility in order that they may strive towardsliving their lives to the full on leaving Portfield School.Strong links have been developed with Pembrokeshire College, Portfield Adult Training Centre, TheAvenue at Tenby, The Anchorage at Pembroke Dock, Mencap Gardens at Stackpole and manyother organisations who provide a range of vocational opportunities for our young people. Our pupilsare able to gain accreditation through a range of nationally recognised awards which include:-ASDANASDANOCROCNPersonal ProgressLiteracy and Numeracy in Everyday LifeLife and Living SkillsModules in Independent Living and Sexual Health
The school offers a life-skills programme encouragingindependence from the earliest stages. The development ofpersonal qualities plays a significant part in the life of the school withpupils encouraged to acquire self-discipline through a carefullystructured curriculum which is delivered in a well organisedenvironment. Progression throughout the Key Stages enables pupilsto become more self-reliant. Residential visits offer many pupils theopportunity to extend independence skills at centres such asLlangrannog or Red Ridge.Three minibuses are in constant use supporting the educationalprogrammes available including all curriculum areas, especially thePE programme of swimming and outdoor pursuits such as Riding forthe Disabled and a range of other educational and social activities.The school works as a member of a countywide Federation thatdelivers the 14-19 curriculum in a collaborative structure to pupilswith severe learning difficulties . This enables students to have abroader choice and entitlement in following their appropriateLearning Pathway.
Page 2 and 3: A letter from the Head Teacher - Pa
Page 4 and 5: “Portfield School has many good a
Page 6 and 7: Working together, Learning together
Page 8 and 9: SENOR LSAs•Sally Hicks NNEB•Daw
Page 10 and 11: What is the Admission Procedure?Adm
Page 12 and 13: At Portfield School and Satellite C
Page 14 and 15: Pupil organisation - Portfield Scho
Page 16 and 17: How do pupils get to school?All pup
Page 20 and 21: Arrangements for Religious Educatio
Page 22: Arrangements for cultural activitie
Page 27 and 28: Safety at Portfield School & Satell
Page 29 and 30: What is our policy on smoking?We op
Page 31 and 32: Emergency Closures for SchoolsSitua
Page 33 and 34: Personal Accident Insurance for Pup

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