Aspire School offers a Pathway model to the curriculum which means all pupils have a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum across three pathways.    All children, regardless of pathway, will follow a personal development curriculum linked to their individual starting points

Pathway 1 offers an exclusively therapeutic and entirely bespoke curriculum to meet pupils’ cognitive needs. 

The primary intent for learning is around:

• Learning to communicate using a range of tools, as appropriate
• Sharing attention
• Recognising feelings
• Preparing for the next stages in life

Pathway 2 offers a unique blend of therapeutic content and academic opportunities designed to support and extend cognitive understanding. 

The primary intent for learning is around:

• Functional aspects of learning, including independence and communication
• Linking learning together
• Developing an awareness of own feelings
• Being aware of and learning alongside others
• Accessing elements of the National Curriculum as appropriate to developmental stages and interests
• Preparing for the next stages in life

Pathway 3 offers full access to a relevant and appropriate academic curriculum across any and all subjects, at a pace which suits the child.  Pupils on this pathway will also have access to therapeutic services, as required.  The primary intent for learning is around:

• Being independent communicators
• Taking part in more formal learning activities
• Working collaboratively with others, with support if needed
• Accessing an adapted National Curriculum, according to starting points
• Developing understanding of own feelings and those of others
• Accessing National Testing if and when relevant
• Preparing for the next stages of life