Talocher School Education
Talocher School aims to provide education in an environment where students can thrive and re-engage in learning and where their specific needs and preferred learning styles are catered for. Through providing a student-centred, non-confrontational, caring and supportive education that is integrated into our overall care provision we are able to focus on educational advancement and positive change.
A personalised learning programme is developed for each student which takes account of their previous learning, their aspirations and their Statement of Special Education Need, whilst also meeting any legislative requirements. Pupils are able to gain a variety of external accreditation, for example GCSEs, Youth Award Scheme, ASDAN, Duke of Edinburgh Award which can be transferred to further education or training. Opportunities for learning in the community are also on offer. Pupils have the opportunity to develop personal, social, health and citizenship skills and an awareness of the responsibilities of adulthood, together with the opportunity to develop vocational and recreational knowledge, understanding and skills.
Talocher School provides a child-centred environment which is stable, safe and supportive and realises the five outcomes defined in Every Child Matters: to be healthy, to stay safe, to enjoy and achieve, to make a positive contribution and to achieve economic well being. Individual education plans (IEPs) are developed for each pupil which are continually monitored to ensure that the curriculum is relevant and differentiated to meet their specific needs and maximise opportunities for individual success.
At the centre of each young person's learning programme is the core curriculum. The curriculum entitlement of pupils at Queenswood School, and the programmes of study for the National Curriculum, are substantially modified due to the individuals' learning and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties Physical education is also part of each young person's programme and is based on the risk assessment of each individual.
Talocher School aims to compensate for previous difficulties in education by:
- Equipping younger pupils with the skills and self-confidence to re-enter mainstream education
- Enabling older pupils to leave school with the same level of qualifications as their peers in mainstream education