Wath Victoria Primary School opened the ‘ARC’ in September 2021 and we moved to our current premises on site in September 2023. The ARC is an Integrated Resource (IR) for autism, for pupils aged from Foundation 2 to Year 6.

 

All learners in JMAT schools have a wide range of abilities and needs. Our curriculum offer is designed to provide opportunities essential for the learning and development of all students, enabling them to make progress against their personal targets and to be happy and resilient during their time in our schools. We aim for all our children to have:

• Effective communication strategies

• Confidence and self-efficacy

• Resilience and ambition

• Functional levels of literacy, numeracy and computing.

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There are three learning pathways which a child may take during their time in JMAT schools: Explore, Discover and Connect. These pathways are not always linear and a child may take different routes at different stages of their development, according to their needs and abilities.

• Explore pathway (pre-formal) is for learners who are working below the level of the national curriculum and not engaged in subject-specific study. Learners following this pathway are assessed using the Engagement Model and Development Matters framework. Their assessments are recorded using Evidence for Learning. Their learning is delivered through a  highly bespoke, personalised timetable in a specialised environment.

• Discover pathway (semi-formal) is for learners who are mostly working below National Curriculum level but with some subject-specific studies at their age-related standard. These learners are assessed through Development Matters or National Curriculum levels using the Birmingham Toolkit assessment framework. Their assessments are recorded using Evidence for Learning. Their learning is delivered through a personalised timetable in both a specialised environment and in a more traditional classroom setting, as appropriate.

•  Connect pathway (formal) is for learners who are working within National Curriculum levels and are accessing most or all of their learning in a traditional classroom environment. Learners on the Connect pathway may need access to specialised environments to help with regulation for periods throughout the day. They are assessed using Birmingham Toolkit or standard age-related assessment materials.

Staff working at Wath Victoria Primary School have completed the Autism Education Trust Good Autism Practice training and are Team Teach certified. We use Unconditional Positive Regard and Trauma Informed approaches. Our staff in school and in the IR have a wealth and breadth of experiences in supporting children with additional needs.

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The Arc Curriculum