What young people learn
A full curriculum, taught through interests, community learning and real life, at the young person’s pace.
The curriculum
Key Stages 1 to 4 of the national curriculum in England, for ages 5 to 16 with a bridge to 19. It follows the primary and secondary phases with room to move, because many autistic young people are specialists rather than generalists. It is kept as one flexible landscape, so a young person with a spiky profile can work at different levels in different subjects.
Every subject is taught hands on, in many ways, with many voices and histories, and at the young person’s pace. Deep dives into a passion are welcomed.
The subjects
English, maths, science, computing, history, geography, languages including British Sign Language and heritage languages, art and design, music, design and making, physical education and movement, citizenship and democracy, relationships, sex and health education, and religion, belief and worldviews.
OurVerse Plus
- Living well and independence
- Self advocacy
- Know your rights
- Identity, pride and belonging
- Wellbeing, energy and regulation
- Making sense of hard experiences, which is educational and not therapy
- Friendship, community and connection
- Futures
Exam and award pathways
GCSEs and International GCSEs, Functional Skills, Entry Level Certificates, Arts Award, LAMDA, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, vocational awards and more. Always optional, one at a time, and only when the young person is ready. There is no failure here, only not yet.