In Feb 24, Ofsted stated that Strathmore has ‘an ambitious and bespoke curriculum that support pupils to achieve well. The content and order of the curriculum help pupils to develop their communication, literacy and mathematic skills very well.’  This shows the positive impact of the previous 3 years of work to create, implement and embed our Strathmore Developmental Skills Framework (SDSK). 

We are aspirational for all our learners, and this is reflected in the personalised EHCP outcomes.  Ofsted said in Feb 24, ‘The curriculum is personalised so that everyone can work towards achieving their targets on their education health and care (EHC) plans. For example, in the early years some children learn about capacity using sand, water and containers. This learning is built on with older pupils following recipes to make cakes for the café and stocktaking in the tuck shop.’

In Feb 24, Ofsted evidenced that ‘Communication, language and reading are priorities for all pupils. From the start of early years through to the sixth form there is a well-thought-out programme. Every opportunity is used for pupils to develop their communication skills. For example, during lunchtime, staff encourage pupils to communicate their thoughts and to make choices. This includes through the skilful use of resources. Pupils show their love of books by following stories and looking through books independently. Pupils’ early reading is developed effectively through a consistently delivered phonics programme. Pupils have books that match the sounds they are learning. Their books and recall activities in lessons support pupils to develop some fluency in early reading.’