Details of our school curriculum can be found below.
Where classes are taught by Key Stage, the long term curriculum maps are planned in rolling cycles.
At Birch Wood we have 3 curriculum pathways. Details of these pathways can be found here.
Birch Wood – Grange Drive
Birch Wood School is a successful and vibrant area special school which serves Melton Mowbray and the surrounding areas in Leicestershire. We provide a highly specialised and completely unique learning environment, which ensures we can meet a range of learning needs. More information can be found here.
Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1
EYFS + KS1
Currently: Classes 1RS and 1BN
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2 – Engagement/Independence Pathway
Currently: Class 2DB
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Cycle 2 – 2022/2023
Cycle 3 – 2023/2024
Cycle 4 – 2024/2025
Key Stage 2 – Engagement Pathway
Currently: Class 2HOM
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Cycle 2 – 2022/2023
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 – Engagement/Independence Pathway
Currently: Class 3JD
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 – Independence/Aspire Pathway
Currently: Class 4MZ
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Post 16
Post 16 – Engagement/Independence Pathway
Currently: Class 5CA
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Birch Wood Vale – Burton Road
Birch Wood Vale caters for students aged 11-19 with multiple learning difficulties on the moderate learning difficulties spectrum including Autism. We offer a mainstream style curriculum, which is broad and balanced providing students with the opportunity to take a range of qualifications including GCSEs. More information can be found here.
Nurture – Independence/Aspire Pathway
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Transition – Independence/Aspire Pathway
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Year 7 – Aspire Pathway
Year 8 – Aspire Pathway
Year 9 – Aspire Pathway
Year 10 – Aspire Pathway
Year 11 – Aspire Pathway
Post 16
Autism Provision
Birch Wood Autism Provision is a centre of excellence for children with Autism. We provide personalised programs designed to support pupils in reaching their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting. Our learners will gain qualifications and vital life-skills, in a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment enabling them to excel both academically and socially. More information can be found here.
The Nest – Independence/Aspire Pathway
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Cycle 2 – 2022/2023
Cycle 3 – 2023/2024
The Burrow – Aspire Pathway
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Cycle 2 – 2022/2023
The Treehouse – Aspire Pathway
Cycle 1 – 2021/2022
Cycle 2 – 2022/2023