Curriculum
Oaklands Curriculum
At Oaklands our curriculum is designed to prepare our students for adult life as independent, confident, resilient and happy people who are able to communicate their needs opinions and preferences within their own individual potential, participating fully as a valued member of society. We deliver the National Curriculum through a subject specialist taught timetable with a focus on subjects and skills relevant to our students lives and interests and in order to broaden their experience. We use a wide range of specialist interventions including augmentative communication, Makaton, TEACCH, Intensive Interaction, Occupational and Physiotherapy and speech and language therapy to ensure that learning is always accessible.
Our curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to facilitate learning in the areas of independence, communication and social skills, physical, and cognitive skills
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Communication and social skills We teach; Self-awareness and an awareness of others Permission Self-respect and respect for others Engagement with others The use of language either verbal or through augmentative communication systems including Makaton, PECs, symbols and high-tech equipment Appropriate behaviour through self-regulation and understanding boundaries and rules Turn taking and waiting How to form appropriate social relationships Resilience and coping strategies
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Physical skills We facilitate; The development of gross and fine motor skills Mobility through the use of physiotherapy Physical fitness through a range of sporting opportunities Sensory awareness and regulation
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Cognition We teach students to develop; Engagement, focus and initiative Anticipation and Imitation Sensory awareness Memory and knowledge Problem-solving and planning Enjoyment, self-esteem and confidence Creativity and performance
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Independence We provide opportunities and training in; Making choices Personal care skills including toilet training, dressing, eating and drinking, personal presentation Road safety and travel skills Practical life skills and home management Use of community facilities Functional use of literacy and numeracy Managing leisure time Vocational skills Work experience
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