The Year 7 Unit is seen as a bridging unit
between Primary and Secondary education. Pupils are introduced
to the
secondary curriculum by having most of their lessons taught
in the Year 7 Unit. They will move around the school for practical
subjects such as Food Technology, RMT, Textiles, Art, Music
and P.E. This enables them to have a gradual transition from
Primary to Secondary and then into the main body of the school
when
they transfer into Year 8.
Year 7 has a three-form entry. Each class has a Teacher and
a Teaching Assistant. Forms will be between 10 and 12 pupils.
The three Teachers will deliver the majority of the Year 7
curriculum between them in the unit. Pupils will experience
a variety of teaching situations for example they will be taught
as a whole class, in small groups or on a one to one level.
Aims
These work in partnership with the whole school
aims, we endeavour to:
- To promote independence
- To encourage the building of new relationships based on
trust and respect
- To encourage a positive attitude towards learning
- To build confidence socially, emotionally and academically
- To make pupils learning experiences both purposeful and
fun
- To create a positive and motivating learning environment
- To make pupils better citizens in the community
- To create a smooth transition from Primary to Secondary
- To continue provision of the Numeracy and Literacy Strategies
as delivered at Primary level
- To establish positive home school liaisons with parents/guardians
Subjects Taught
Literacy
Numeracy
Science
History
Geography
Religious Education
Citizenship
PSHE
SEAL
Active Tutorial
Staff Involved
Mrs L Southwood - Teacher & Unit Manager
Miss A Stobart - Teacher
Miss S Watts - Teacher
Mr G Sykes - Teaching Assistant
Miss R Osbourne- Teaching Assistant
Mr J Ellis- Teaching Assistant
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