School Methodology
The curriculum provides a specialised, multi-sensory approach with an emphasis on basic literacy and numeracy skills combined with access to the full National Curriculum.
Therefore, each pupil follows a carefully structured, individualised programme of work designed to remediate difficulties and provide a sound basis for future study. We aim to meet the demands of the Attainment Targets in accordance with the National Curriculum.
Whereas in mainstream education pupils study Key Stages according to their chronological age, at Appleford they study according to their individual needs. Consequently, Key Stage 1 material is available in the Junior School for those pupils who still need to master the most basic skills even though they are of an age that normally suggests the teaching of Key Stage 2.