Intent

Our Drivers

Communication Resilience Aspirations

Our Goals

• Students can communicate and interact effectively including reading to a functional level

• Students are ready for their next stage in their lifelong journey of education or employment

• Students have tolerance and are accepting of the diverse society which we live in and are therefore are active citizens in the community

Implementation

Teaching

All teachers follow the Maple teaching and learning principles of:

M - Making progress

A - Adapt to needs

P - Positive relationships

L - Leading from the front

E - Embed knowledge

Learning

At The Maple School, learning for our SEMH students is both flexible and creative, considering the individual needs of our students. The curriculum is carefully designed and progressively planned. Each of the three learning pathways is structured to accommodate the diverse needs of our learners, with students having the option to transition between pathways as required. Teachers employ adaptive teaching strategies that align with the strengths and specific needs of each student.

Breadth

At Key Stage 3, students benefit from a diverse curriculum that includes subjects such as Maths, English, science, humanities, food technology, computing, and physical education. In addition, they engage in personal development, participate in forest school, explore career opportunities, and take part in a variety of creative and enrichment activities. At Key Stage 4, the curriculum similarly covers core subjects like Maths, English, science, humanities, food technology, computing, and physical education, along with personal development, careers, and creative and enrichment activities, complemented by an appropriate provision to further support student needs.

Therapeutic

We provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students. To meet their diverse needs, we employ a variety of therapies, including speech and language support, sensory room sessions, draw and talk, resilience coaching and Lego therapy.

Safeguarding

Our approach encompasses a comprehensive safeguarding and wellbeing strategy. We teach online safety while promoting tolerance of diversity and actively addressing anti-bullying. We also emphasise the importance of staying safe at home, in school, and within the local community, and we work to protect students from extremist influences. In addition, we focus on fostering healthy relationships, providing drug education, and equipping students with essential health and first aid knowledge. Our use of zones of regulation further supports the development of emotional awareness and self-management skills.

Impact

Outcomes

At Maple, our students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for self-correction and the cultivation of mature, responsible attitudes. Our dedicated teachers foster an environment that supports rapid progress in learning, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Evaluation and Assessment

At Maple, we have developed a comprehensive evaluation and assessment framework designed to support the academic and personal development of every student. Our approach includes termly student development reviews and performance information that tracks progress and attainment across subjects. We utilise a range of specialised tools and methods, including Boxall, Accelerated Reader, and progress tests in English, Maths, and Science, as well as PASS, cognitive ability tests, BVPS3, and dyslexia portfolios. Additionally, our process is reinforced by internal school evaluations, external monitoring and assessments by external improvement partners, and rigorous teaching and learning moderation.