At Salmons Brook School, our curriculum is designed to provide a broad, balanced and ambitious education that prepares students with social, emotional and academic skills for life. We serve a diverse community of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and our curriculum reflects our therapeutic, personalised and inclusive ethos.
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
All students at KS3 study the following core subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education (PE)
- Food Technology
- Character Education (PSHE and RSE content, blended with careers and our CREATE values)
Students also have access to a wide and enriching foundation curriculum, which includes:
- Art, Craft and Design
- Design & Technology (DT)
- Computing
The KS3 curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills over time, and to spark students’ interests through practical and creative learning. It is underpinned by strong assessment systems and is mapped closely to national curriculum guidance while being adapted to meet the individual needs of our learners.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)
At KS4, students continue to study core subjects:
- English (offered at Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE)
- Mathematics (offered at Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE)
- Science
- Core PE
- Food Technology
- Character Education (PSHE and RSE content, blended with careers and our CREATE values)
Students also choose two option subjects based on their interests and strengths. These currently include:
- Art & Design
- Design Technology
- Personal Development
- Creative Media
- Sports Studies
This pathway model provides flexibility for students to access academic, vocational and therapeutic learning suited to their EHCP outcomes and long-term goals.
Key Stage 5 (Post-16 / Years 12–13)
Our Sixth Form offer is tailored through a bespoke Life Skills programme, with a focus on preparing students for adulthood and the world beyond school. All KS5 students study:
- English (Functional Skills or GCSE)
- Mathematics (Functional Skills or GCSE)
- Food Technology
- Life Skills (including travel training, personal finance, and employability skills)
In addition, students can choose two practical/vocational programmes from:
- Art
- Creative Media
- DT/Construction
- Hair & Beauty
This approach equips our post-16 learners with essential qualifications, personal independence, and real-world experience to support positive destinations into further education, training or employment.
Intervention Support
Alongside the taught curriculum, Salmons Brook offers a comprehensive intervention programme led by our dedicated Interventions team. These are personalised to address barriers to learning—whether academic, emotional or social—and include:
- Phonics and reading interventions
- Academic catch-up and mentoring
- Social communication and emotional regulation support
- SEMH and therapeutic programmes (e.g., ELSA, Zones of Regulation)
Interventions are targeted using EHCP outcomes, academic data, and staff referrals, ensuring students receive the right support at the right time.