Curriculum Marylebone

At Abingdon House Senior School, we are proud to offer a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum that is tailored to the unique needs of our students. As an independent special school, we are dedicated to providing an integrated and holistic approach to education, therapy, and personal development.

A holistic approach to learning

Our curriculum is designed to stretch and challenge our students, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to make meaningful next steps in their lives. Underpinning our academic programme is a strong focus on integrating therapeutic learning, including the development of independent life and social skills.

Pathways to Success


Lower Senior School (Years 7-9)

In the Lower Senior School, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum, allowing us to assess each student’s individual needs and determine the most appropriate qualification pathway. 

Upper Senior School (Years 9-12)

Theta pathway: For students working towards Entry Level or Level 1 qualifications, this pathway prepares learners for college courses up to Level 2.

Sigma pathway: For students working towards Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, this pathway prepares learners for college courses up to Level 3.

Sixth Form 

For those students who require more time in a therapeutic setting to achieve their qualifications, we offer a sixth form provision as an extension of the Theta pathway, further supporting their transition to post-school education and employment.

Qualifications and experiences

Across both pathways, we offer a range of core and vocational subjects, with qualifications spanning from ASDAN and functional skills to BTEC and GCSEs. This diversity ensures that each student can access the learning experiences and qualifications that best suit their individual needs and aspirations.

Please see our curriculum design below for more detailed information.

Lower Senior School

Ages Y7 – Y9
Ability National Curriculum Year 1 – Year 9
Lessons English, Maths, Science, IT, Humanities, PE, Games, Social Skills, Life Skills, Food Tech, Art, Drama, Music, PHSE, Enrichment

 

Upper Senior School

Theta Curriculum Pathway Sigma Curriculum Pathway
Ages (3 year cycle) Y9 – Y12 Y9 – Y12
Lessons/Qualifications Qualifications Qualifications
English Entry Level 1 – Level 2 (Functional Skills) English Entry Level 1 – Level 2 (Functional Skills or GCSE)
Maths Entry Level 1 – Level 2 (Functional Skills) Maths Entry Level 1 – Level 2 (Functional Skills or GCSE)
Science AQA Unit Award or Pearson Entry Level Cert Applied Science – BTEC Level 1 / 2
Humanities AQA Unit Award or WJEC Entry Level Cert Humanities – AQA Level 1 / Level 2 Project
IT Pearson Entry Level Cert IT NCFE Level 1 and Level 2 – IT User Skills
ASDAN CoPE Level 1 ASDAN CoPE Level 1 or 2
Princes Trust Level 1 in Personal Development and Employability Skills Princes Trust Level 1 or 2 in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Home Cooking Skills – Level 1 Home Cooking Skills – Level 1 and/or Level 2
Options (students choose two) Options (students choose two)
PE NCFE Certificate in Sport PE NCFE Certificate in Sport
BTEC Art & Design BTEC Art & Design
BTEC Creative Media Production BTEC Creative Media Production
BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing Arts
BTEC Hospitality & Tourism City & Guilds Horticulture
City & Guilds Horticulture NCFE Travel & Tourism
NCFE Travel & Tourism NCFE Sport
(all up to Level 1) (all up to Level 2)
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze or Silver Duke of Edinburgh Bronze or Silver
Non-Qualification Lessons Non-Qualification Lessons
PHSE, PE, Games, Life Skills, Social Skills, Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama in rotation) & Employability PHSE, PE, Life Skills, Social Skills, Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama in rotation) & Employability

Abingdon House Sixth Form

Ages 16 – 19
Lessons/Qualifications Core Lessons
English Entry Level 1 – Entry Level 3 (Functional Skills)
Maths Entry Level 1 – Entry Level 3 (Functional Skills)
The following lessons are based on the ‘Wheel of Independence’ framework:
Humanities
PE
PHSE/So Safe
Life Skills
Social Skills
Creative Arts
BTEC Home Cooking Skills
Employability
Options
BTEC Art & Design
BTEC Creative Media Production
BTEC Performing Arts
BTEC Hospitality
BTEC Travel & Tourism
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze or Silver