Additional Resource Provision

The Additional Resource Provision (ARP) at Dagenham Park offers small group learning for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD). Pupils in the ARP require a higher level of adult support for their learning and personal care, safety and wellbeing. The Teaching and Support staff are trained and experienced in supporting pupils with Cognition and Learning needs.

Dagenham Park ARP is not suitable for pupils who have autism spectrum condition (ASC/ASD) as their primary area of need, nor behaviour as their primary area of need. Pupils attending the ARP have been allocated a place by the Local Authority and are supported by an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP).

Curriculum:

As per the SEND Code of Practice Section 6.1 all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress. The ARP curriculum is designed to accommodate the needs of our pupils and aims to develop academic, social and life skills. The schemes of learning are designed to provide opportunities for overlapping, repetition and reinforcement to embed knowledge and skills. Pupils are helped to overcome their difficulties and supported to develop their strengths to achieve in preparation for future education and employment.

The whole ethos of the curriculum is to give our pupils the opportunity to “Believe, Grow and Succeed”. A broad and balanced curriculum, continuing across the phases, focusing on small steps of achievement, where Numeracy and Literacy skills are embedded is delivered.

KS3 – Year 7 – 9

The curriculum within the ARP for KS3 follows the National Curriculum which is adapted and modified to meet the individual education targets and plans for each pupil.

Project is taught in replace of History, Geography and RE, which is based on cross curricular themes from those subjects that develop Numeracy and Literacy skills, whilst encouraging collaborative working, social and oracy skills, fine and gross motor skills development.

KS4 – Year 10 – 11

The curriculum for KS4 includes Functional Skills award in English and Maths and Entry Level Certificate in Science. The curriculum also provides pupils with the opportunity where applicable to sit a GCSE in English Language, Maths and Science as well as sitting a GCSE in Art and Food Technology. Pupils also gain a certificate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

KS5 - BTEC Level 1 Diploma Introduction into Vocational Studies

The Post-16 Vocational Studies program is a comprehensive, one-year course designed specifically for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The delivery of the course aims is to empower learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to transition seamlessly into further education, employment or training.

This program is aspirational, offering tailored support and real-world experiences to ensure learners achieve their fullest potential. With emphasis on life skills and preparing learners beyond education, specific learning habits such as resilience and discipline are embedded across the curriculum that led to learners embracing a growth mindset.