At Acorn Park School, we believe that every child deserves an ambitious, meaningful and personalised education that enables them to flourish both now and in the future.

Our curriculum is designed to build incredible futures by empowering young people to become confident, resilient and increasingly independent individuals who can thrive within their communities and make their way in the world. Through a relentless focus on caring and learning, we nurture the knowledge, skills, understanding and personal qualities that each learner needs to achieve success from their individual starting point.

We recognise that our learners follow different pathways and have diverse strengths, needs and aspirations. Whether accessing our formal or semi-formal curriculum, every pupil benefits from a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that promotes communication, sensory development, literacy, numeracy, physical development, creativity, personal development and an understanding of the wider world. Through high-quality teaching, therapeutic support and bespoke provision, we ensure that every learner can access a curriculum that is relevant, challenging and responsive to their individual needs.

Personal development is the golden thread that runs through all aspects of school life. Through rich learning experiences, therapeutic support, outdoor education, community engagement, leadership opportunities and preparation for adulthood, we help learners develop the confidence, resilience, self-awareness and life skills needed for successful futures.

Our curriculum celebrates individuality whilst fostering belonging. It encourages curiosity, independence, respect, responsibility and aspiration. We equip our learners to understand themselves, value others, contribute positively to their communities and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to participate successfully in modern British society.

Guided by our values,
We Care, We Strive, We Grow, We Thrive,
we ensure that every learner is prepared to lead a fulfilling, meaningful and increasingly independent life and is supported to achieve the very best outcomes possible.

Curriculum Drivers

• • Personal Development & Character
  • Communication & Language
  • Independence & Life Skills
  • Community, Citizenship & Belonging
  • Future Readiness & Adulthood