The Peak Academy Curriculum 2021-22
The uniqueness of every child is recognised and valued. As such, we have designed our curriculum with pupils’ holistic needs at the centre of what, why and how we approach their learning and development. We constantly adapt our learning journey to meet the needs and interests of our pupils, offering an excellent education underpinned by a broad and balanced curriculum that gives pupils opportunities to build subject knowledge and skills, alongside developing the attributes and experiences needed to ensure they are well equipped for the next stages in life.
We have focused our curriculum on four main areas of development that allow for implementation across all subject areas, pastoral engagement, targeted interventions, and therapeutic support.
Perseverance - persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Within the curriculum pupils will have the opportunity to develop:
- Resilience to take on challenges and manage ‘tough’ times and situations
- Independence for themselves so they are set up better in later life.
- A ‘Can do’ culture, where giving up isn’t the first option.
Peak Academy value - TRUST
Excel – a vigorous or determined attempt:
Within the curriculum:
- A greater emphasis is put on effort than outcome where student achievement is rewarded and celebrated.
- Challenge and opportunity is given to the pupils so they acquire the key knowledge, skills and understanding needed for current and future success in later life.
- Gain a love of reading to support their literacy skills that create a foundation all other learning is built on.
Peak Academy value - EXCELLENCE
Attitude - a settled way of thinking or feeling about something:
Within the curriculum:
- Pupils will develop, over time, the skills and temperament to self-manage failure and their emotions.
- Pupils will be better at reflecting and managing situations
- Pupils will develop the attributes ready to contribute successfully to society
Peak Academy value - RESPECT
Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate:
Within the curriculum:
- There will be an understanding of what kindness is and how to demonstrate it to others
- Pupils will have the opportunity to help and give back to others and the school and their community
- Develop character, have personal moral values, show respect for religious values and tolerance of other races’ beliefs and ways of life
Peak Academy value - HUMILITY

Implementation Overview
EHCP Priorities |
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Communication and Interaction |
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PKA Priorities |
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UNIVERSAL OFFER OF SUPPORT |
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xbox Room |
Pupil Council |
Library |
Go-Karts |
Sensory Room |
Outdoor Trim Trail |
Peer Mentoring |
Sports Hall/ Fitness Suite |
Engage in Their Future |
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ICT Suite |
Pastoral Room |
Careers Hub |
Forest School |
MUGA |
Reward/ Educational Trips |
Key Adult |
Staff Mentoring |
Swimming |
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SPECIALIST OFFER OF SUPPORT |
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Preparation for Adulthood |
Career Guidance |
School Nurse |
PCSO |
Literacy Intervention |
School Counsellor |
Home Visits |
Work Placements |
Nurture |
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TARGETED OFFER OF SUPPORT |
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Educational Psychologist |
Safe Spaces |
CAMHs |
Bridge (Trades) |
Bike Project |
Skylark/ WAM (Outdoor Ed) |
Outreach Team |
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THERAPEUTIC OFFER |
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Occupational Therapy |
Speech and Language Therapy |
Art Therapy |
Equine Therapy |
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CORE CURRICULUM |
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PSHE/ SRE |
SMSC/ Assembly |
English Literacy DEAR |
Maths Numeracy TT Rockstars |
Science Biology Physics Chemistry |
Sport Physical Activity |
Art |
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PERSONALISED CURRICULUM |
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Vocational |
Technology |
Humanities |
Socialisation |
IT |
Creative |
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Mechanics |
Food Tech |
Geography |
EQ |
Gaming |
Art |
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Child Care |
Design Tech |
RE |
Forest School |
Coding |
Drama |
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Public Services |
Construction/ Carpentry |
History |
Life Skills/ Experience |
Outdoor Ed |
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Sport |
Basic Food Skills |
Project |
Nurture |
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Fantastic Friday |
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Pathway |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
Who is this aimed at? |
Students wanting to/ or able to access level 3 courses or higher education – GCSEs/ BTECs |
Students wanting to or able to access Further Education/ Vocational Curriculum, plus some GCSEs |
Bespoke Curriculum Package/ Needs based provision |
Alternative Provision Off-site School refuser |
Prior Attainment/ Baseline Data |
Pupils who have prior attainment data from SATs – with a level 3+ or score of 90+ WAVE 3 reading age |
Pupils who have prior attainment data from SATs – with a level 2 or score of 80- 90 WAVE 2 reading age |
Pupils who have either no prior attainment data such as SATs – i.e. those who were unable to access national tests Some WAVE 2 and below reading age |
Depends on the cognitive ability of the pupils and their starting point/ age at the alternative provision – usually varied The level of SEMH need in relation to accessing learning |
Peak Academy Options |
Core: Maths, English, Science, PSHE, PE 2 or 3 Choices: Mechanics, Child Care, Food Skills, Construction, Art, Sport, Public Services, Life Skills |
Core: English and Maths, PSHE, SMSC, SRE, Careers 1 or 2 Choices: Mechanics, Child Care, Food Skills, Construction, Art, Sport, Public Services, Life Skills |
Core: English, Maths 1 Vocational course and Life Skills Prep for post-16 |
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External Providers Options |
Work placements |
N/A |
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Qualifications |
AQA Unit Awards in KS3 Entry Level in Y9/ Y10 Functional Skills in Y10/ Y11 GCSE in Y11 Level 1 and 2 vocational in Y11 |
AQA Unit Awards in KS3 Entry Level in Year 10/ 11 Functional Skills in Year 11 Level 1 Vocational in Y11 |
Entry Level Functional Skills in Year 10/11 Level 1 Vocational in Year 11 |
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Expected Progress |
Hit or be above FFT5 100% completion on vocational courses, minimum at Certificate for Level 1 and Pass for Level 2 |
1 grade below FFT5 100% completion on vocational courses, minimum at Award for Level 1 |
Entry Level 3 in Maths and English 100% completion on vocational courses at Award for Level 1 |
Improved attendance, behaviour, engagement in education. On track for post 16 provision |