Gleadless Y7-Y11 Curriculum
At Bents Green School - Gleadless, our Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 curriculum is based on the National Curriculum; it is broad, balanced, engaging and, more importantly, relevant to our students’ needs and interests.
Pathway 1
While these students engage with the national curriculum, they also focus on consolidating and developing foundational skills acquired during their primary education. Pathway 1 provides a balanced approach that combines academic rigour with essential life skills and communication support. This rigorous academic framework enables students to achieve a variety of formal qualifications, including GCSEs in English Language, Maths, and Biology, as well as Entry Level qualifications in English, Maths, Science, Personal Development, and Life Skills. We firmly believe that preparing our students for adulthood is crucial in equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully transition to the next stage of their learning.
Pathway 2
Pathway 2 at Bents Green School is tailored for students who engage with a curriculum akin to Pathway 1, but with an increased emphasis on scaffolding and supported learning opportunities. This pathway is dedicated to offering personalised support that empowers students to reach their full potential while effectively addressing their individual learning needs.
Curriculum Maps
Both the Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 curriculum have the following key strands:
| Core | Preparation for Adulthood | Humanities | Expressive Arts and Physical Wellbeing |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading |
Independence Skills |
History |
Art |
More detailed information on the curriculum's content and structure for this academic year can be found below:
- Curriculum Maps are currently under review
Music Development
For a summary of how our school delivers music education to all our pupils across three areas – curriculum music, co-curricular provision and musical experiences – and what changes we are planning in future years, please see our Music Development Plan 25-26. This information is to help pupils and parents or carers understand what our school offers and who we work with to support our pupils’ music education.
Religious Education
At Bents Green School, all pupils are encouraged to learn about the beliefs of others, in addition to their own, as part of the religious education national curriculum. Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the religious education curriculum and are not required to provide a reason for doing so.
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
At Bents Green School, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) plays a vital role in nurturing our students’ well-being, independence, and social understanding. Rooted in our core values of kindness, respect, unconditional positive regard, and celebrating individualism, our PHSE/RSE curriculum is designed to empower every student with autism and communication needs at Bents Green School to develop meaningful relationships, positive self-identity, and essential life skills through health education. This curriculum supports our vision to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels valued and can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
More information on our RSE curriculum can be found within our RSE Policy. Each year parents/carers will be consulted on any changes to the RSE curriculum/policy, through an annual online consultation. Parents/carers have the right to request that their child is excused from all or part of the RSE curriculum. Any requests must be made in writing to the school’s Head of Curriculum.
More Information
For more information on the curriculum offered at our Gleadless site, please contact our Curriculum Lead, Richard Cusworth, by emailing enquiries@bentsgreen.sheffield.sch.uk or by calling 0114 235 7028.