Our primary curriculum at UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy 

Our curriculum ensures that pupils have the opportunity for sequential learning whilst at our school, regardless of their start date, providing a clear learning path from years 1 to 6. Within our school pupils are supported to learn at their working age which may be different from their chronological year group.  

 

Through our thematic approach we aim to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that works alongside national curriculum objectives. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and support them to develop independence as a learner and a natural curiosity of the world around them. 

 

We have a commitment to all our pupils to ensure everyone is a reader. Through KS1 we follow the phonics programme of read, write inc until all pupils are secure within their sound knowledge and are able to read with fluency. For those pupils who need additional support and intervention we deliver fast-track tutoring and RWI fresh start to ensure no pupil is left behind. All pupils are exposed to texts outside of the phonics programme to generate a love of reading and exposure to a wide range of books, authors and themes.  

 

All pupils complete a range of assessments on arrival to establish a strong baseline and identify any possible barriers to learning. Through the use of adaptive teaching lessons are made accessible to all learners to support them all to experience success and a sense of achievement.  

 

The Unity Pledges work alongside our curriculum offer and subjects like Me and My World ensure all of our pupils develop a clear sense of self and develop social skills and understanding to enable them to build and maintain friendships and contribute positively to the wider community.