Curriculum Policy

Last Updated – 28/08/26

(Annually Reviewed)

Curriculum Intent

To deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that is intended to identify current starting points and rapidly fill in gaps in learning, particularly in literacy and numeracy. The curriculum is designed to build on current skills and widen the learning experiences of children and young people (CYP) to develop a deeper love for learning.

At One Nation Studios, we believe in the abilities of our CYP. Our CYP achieve far beyond their expectations. Our curriculum aims to prepare our CYP:

  • ●  To be outstanding British Citizens
  • ●  To have a bright and successful adult life
  • ●  To have success in Further and Higher Education and Apprenticeships

  • We will:
    ● create a culture based on high expectation delivered in a safe and well-ordered
    learning environment
  • ● Ensure high quality teaching and learning that reengages students in learning;
  • ● Work with students to create a bespoke and individualised planned approach to
    their learning
  • ● Prepare learners at One Nation Studios for the opportunities, responsibilities and
    experiences of adult life; by widely involving them in the local and wider
    community
  • ● Enable students to achieve the best possible qualifications and standards for
    them, whatever their ability;
  • ● Promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of
    learners at the AP setting and within society.
  • ● actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
  • ● Prepare CYP for transition onto the next stage of their educational journey e.g. transition into new key stage, reintegration into mainstream, progression onto P16.
  • ● Deliver impartial careers education,advice and guidance to prepare students for progression onto further education, employment and /or training.


To achieve these aims our curriculum:

  • ● Is driven by the quick assessment of prior learning and needs of our students.
  • ● Focusing on the students needs and interests
  • ● Includes focusing on the core subjects of Maths and English
  • ● Making learning varied, relevant, additive and interesting
       

Curriculum Offer

One Nation Studios is only a part AP setting where students will access a pathway that offers the subjects that complement their return to mainstream school. Baseline testing alongside literacy, numeracy and emotional literacy screening will help to identify a bespoke package to help our alternative provision students to return to mainstream school.

The flexibility provided within the curriculum will enable One Nation Studios to adjust the curriculum offer as and when it is appropriate to meet the learning needs of the CYP.

Mathematics, English Language and Emotional Literacy will form the basis of individual learning package for the part time students at One Nation Studios. Additional subjects will be added at the discretion of both the commissioner and One Nation Studios.

Class size

Teaching and Learning is carried out on a 1:1 basis or in very small groups.

Teaching staff are either qualified teachers or have relevant qualifications or training in a relevant subject. One Nation Studios will work closely with the commissioner and other providers to ensure consistency in the content of learning and share information regarding the prior learning and pattern or order of learning, should the student still access teaching at another provider.

Schemes of work (SOW)

There are detailed schemes of work written for each subject area, following (for the most part) the National Curriculum.

Teachers use the SOW in line with the baseline assessments to determine at which point they will begin to deliver each student a bespoke program. Once the starting point for a student has been ascertained the SOW will guide the personalised planning of learning for that student moving forward.

Approach to Reporting, Assessment and Marking

Every teacher is expected to differentiate all materials and to ensure high challenge and stretch for every student. Teaching and learning is monitored in line with our monitoring and evaluation and appraisal processes.

We prepare CYP for future success through:

  • ● Sign posting to careers advice
  • ● Work experience
  • ● Working closely alongside professionals
  • ● Creating a professional portfolio
  • ● Visiting local food shops


Preventing Radicalisation


We promote equality of opportunity and diversity for staff, students and volunteers alike and do not tolerate prejudiced behaviour or attitudes. Staff work hard to protect students from radicalisation and extremism by being open to discussion about these issues, and are swift to identify and respond to vulnerable students Individual Educational Needs (IEN).

One Nation Studios students will have the opportunity to experience the awe and wonder of our world. We will build effective and successful citizens. Our wider learning often changes based on the bespoke needs of each student. We take every opportunity to place learning into the context of real life. Our wider learning is vital for preparation of adult life and for the mental health and wellbeing of all students. 

All students have individual learning needs. At One Nation Studios, we are incredibly proud of the way we can vary the curriculum to suit the bespoke needs of each student. We are proud that the nature of teaching and learning at One Nation Studios allows time for bespoke planning to truly personalise learning. In this way, all students have the opportunity to fulfil their unique potential.

One Nation Studios students are offered additional support where required and learning can be extended to add challenge where required.

Staff at One Nation Studios also support students who have other needs such as mobility/health problems. One Nation Studios works in conjunction with a student’s school and/or other agencies to implement strategies, support their individual needs, and share best practice.

Impact

At One Nation Studios we will make a positive contribution to the local community by enabling student to become responsible citizens by breaking the cycle of underachievement.

Every student who attends One Nation Studios will be:

  • ●  Ambitious and understand the importance of hard work
  • ●  Have a good relationship with adults and peers
  • ●  Prepared for the challenges of society and their next steps in their learning journey
  • ●  Has a sense of responsibility and discipline
  • ●  socially, morally and spiritually aware
  • ●  able to operate as part of a team and have well established leadership skills.
  • ●  achieving at their full potential regardless of their starting point.
  • ●  good attenders.