At Dorothy Goodman School we provide access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, with a wide range of learning experiences available.  We also recognise the need to offer both personalised and specialised educational work, depending on the identified needs of the pupils.  Specific teaching programmes incorporated into the day and based on individual need, might include specific therapeutic programmes, PECS, Intensive Interaction sessions, music therapy sessions, sensory integration, TEACCH, and 1:1 teaching sessions.  

Each key stage follows a curriculum which builds on the skills and learning from previous years and enables every child to fulfil their potential. As students move to our Upper Site at age 14, they undertake a range of accredited work.

Class teachers are responsible for the children’s welfare and delivery of the curriculum. Within each key stage, teaching staff plan work with close liaison, communication and support from our teaching assistants. During planning, teachers share the preparation of work, drawing on different experiences, knowledge and expertise to ensure work is relevant and well matched to meet the needs of the children.  In this way, we are able to utilise the strengths of a large staff team and enhance the quality of learning and teaching.

Key Stages

At present their are appoximately 174 children on roll, and are spread over 5 key stages.