Functional academics

Within this section, there are eight programmes of learning which all help our young people gain key skills in core subjects.

These programmes of learning are listed below. You can learn more about some of these areas by clicking on the words in blue.

Maths
English
Creative
Computing
Science
Design and technology
Geography / history
RE including British Values and respect for a variety of cultures

Under each programme of learning there are skills to be learnt. These are selected based on the individual’s level of understanding and what is achievable for them. To support the learning, skill steps are used by the staff team to offer a consistent approach.

For example:

Area of Learning: Functional Academics

Programme of learning: Maths

Learning focus: Money

I can statement: I can find a named coin from choice of 3

Priors Court Learning Framework Pyramid

Example Programme Descriptor - Functional Academics

Find out more about our curriculum

To find out more about what young people learn at Prior's Court, please contact Annette Robinson, Education and Care PA

Email Annette See all areas of learning See our policies and key documents

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