TreeHouse School quality of life model
Our curriculum is built around the Quality-of-Life model, focusing on Wellbeing, Social Participation and Independence. This ensures that progress is measured not only by academic achievement but also by personal growth and readiness for adult life.
Our curriculum is bespoke to our school and informed by national standards. It captures small steps of progress and incorporates relevant National Curriculum content where appropriate.
Planning is carefully designed around each pupil’s individual needs, strengths and starting points and is closely aligned to the outcomes in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This enables us to set accurate and meaningful targets and ensure that teaching responds to both strengths and areas of challenge.
Creativity and flexibility are central to our approach and learning often extends beyond the classroom. For example, pupils may practise maths in the school shop, the community or the school garden, using real-life experiences to develop transferable skills.
At TreeHouse School, every pupil follows a highly personalised curriculum supported by three pathways (Pre-formal, Semi-formal and Formal). These pathways provide the tools and strategies each pupil needs to access learning in a way that reflects their individual starting points and aspirations.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. While our school does not deliver formal Religious Education (RE), we support pupils in understanding the world around them and developing skills to participate as valued members of the community. Learning is enriched through special events and celebrations throughout the school year, which are highlighted in our termly newsletter.
At TreeHouse School, we work in close partnership with our parents and carers, responding to any questions they may have. We welcome their feedback and encourage them to let us know which activities they would like their child to take part in, as well as any areas of the curriculum they do not wish their child to access.
A typical school day structure involves:
9-9.15am - morning transitions
9.25-9.45am - morning registration and routines
9.45am - lesson one
10.30am - snack and break time
11am - lesson two
12pm - lunch and break time
1pm - lesson three
2pm - lesson four
2.45pm - afternoon registration and routines
3pm - transitions to transport begin
