Equals Curriculum

At Acre View Primary School, we are proud to use the Equals Curriculum to support pupils who are working below National Curriculum expectations. The Equals Curriculum is a carefully structured, highly inclusive curriculum designed specifically for children and young people with complex learning needs and SEND, helping every pupil to achieve their full potential. It is organised into small, progressive learning steps, enabling pupils to build confidence, develop independence and celebrate success at every stage of their learning journey.

Our Equals' pathway focusses on developing the knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need for both learning and everyday life. Learning is personalised to meet each child's individual communication, sensory, cognitive and emotional needs, ensuring that all pupils can access meaningful and engaging experiences. Functional skills, independence, communication, personal development and preparation for life are embedded throughout the curriculum. 

The curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to develop across a wide range of areas including communication, physical development, personal wellbeing, relationships, community awareness, creative arts, outdoor learning, sensory experiences and life skills. Learning is practical, engaging and relevant, helping pupils to apply their skills in real-life contexts and become increasingly independent learners. 

Staff carefully adapt teaching and use ongoing assessment to monitor progress, recognising and celebrating the small but significant steps that pupils make. Through the Equals Curriculum, we ensure that every child experiences success, develops confidence, and is prepared for the next stage of their education and life.

Our Aim

We aim to provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables every pupil to:

• Develop communication and interaction skills.
• Build independence and life skills.
• Increase engagement and confidence in learning.
• Develop social, emotional and personal wellbeing.
• Make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.
• Be fully prepared for their future learning and life beyond school. 

This year, we are excited to begin our Equals journey as part of our commitment to ensuring that every pupil receives a curriculum that is ambitious, engaging and designed around their individual needs.