Our Curriculum

We offer flexible, tailored programmes of learning at Aurora Hedgeway, enabling each student’s education to fit around their own needs and learning styles.

Learning at Key Stages 2 and 3 is centred on the National Curriculum.  All pupils follow a timetable of Maths, English, Science, Art, History, Geography, Music, Food technology, Computing,  PE, PSHCE and SEAL.  At Key stage 2, our learner also have Outdoor Learning twice a week and at Key stage 3 we add in Design and Technology.  We teach to stage not age to ensure that the learning is differentiated to each child.

At Key Stage 4, all pupils will work towards successful accreditations in English, Maths and Science at either Entry Level, Functional Skills or GCSE according to ability.  Other core subjects Home Cooking Skills, BTEC Vocational Studies and Arts Award Bronze.   In addition pupils can pursue studies in Computer Science, Art GCSE, History GCSE, English Literature GCSE and BTEC Sport.  Our breadth of qualifications ensures that pupils will  be able to gain entry onto courses of their choice in further education and training.

All pupils from aged 14 and above have Careers Education and Preparation for Adulthood sessions.  All pupils from Year 9 follow a programme of preparation for adulthood 'Pathway's which supports their transition to further education, employment and adulthood.

We pride ourselves on personal development opportunities and offer a wide range of cross-curricular clubs and activities to support all interests for example Eco-Schools, Ultimate Frisbee, Football, Glee Club, Music Band, Writers Guild and Book club as well as encouraging students to develop their sense of community through participation in School Council, Pupil Assembly,  and  volunteering in the School Library.  Pupils are actively involved in planning and supporting our Summer and Winter Fair.