At Grange we aim for all our pupils to develop life/functional skills so each of them is able to lead a fulfilling and substantially independent life.

We recognise that for young people with special needs every experience provides a learning experience.

Our approach to teaching functional skills and life skills is at the core of our curriculum where our framework can be taught within the programmes of study and the schemes of work.

As a school we place great importance on our pupils developing the skills they need to succeed in life along with all children achieving their potential academically.

Along with our subject based curriculum life skills is also embedded in our curriculum. This allows us the opportunity to develop and support the learning of these valuable skills.

Whether it be learning to use a knife and fork or tying shoe laces, financial capability, staying safe on the internet, road safety or learning to sew on a button, making a bed or making a cup of tea, or keeping yourself safe in the community, our pupils will be given the opportunity to develop these lifelong skills.

Our life skills curriculum is not seen as linear learning, rather, it is a broad framework in which each child works. The pathways will be determined by each individual’s:

• Outcomes on their EHCP
• EHCP targets
• Strengths and areas of development
• Needs as assessed by the parents, staff, therapists, professionals and where possible, the pupil