Pathways at Marshfields

Every learner at Marshfields has an Education, Health and Care Plan, but no two learners have exactly the same strengths, needs, communication profile or aspirations.

Our Pathway Model enables us to personalise curriculum and provision while ensuring that every learner continues to receive an ambitious educational experience.

The four pathways are:

Explorers – Pre-formal Curriculum

Highly personalised, sensory and communication-focused learning for learners with the most complex learning needs.

Enrichment – Semi-formal Curriculum

Practical, meaningful learning that develops communication, early literacy, numeracy and independence.

Engagement – Semi-formal Curriculum

A broad curriculum that develops learners' ability to apply knowledge, communicate effectively and become increasingly independent.

Enhancement – Formal Curriculum

An ambitious formal curriculum supporting academic progress, qualifications, independence, employability and successful transition to further education.

Each pathway has its own curriculum approaches, teaching strategies and assessment methods, but all four share the same Marshfields commitment to high expectations, belonging, communication, independence and Preparation for Adulthood.

Pathway placement is reviewed regularly. Where assessment demonstrates that a different curriculum approach would better meet a learner's changing needs, movement between pathways can be considered.

 

All information on each of the different pathways can be found by clicking in the tabs found on the homepage of the website.

Marshfields Provision Framework

At Marshfields School, we believe that every child and young person has the right not simply to attend school, but to flourish within it.

Provision is much more than a list of interventions or support strategies. It represents the totality of a child's educational experience: the relationships they build, the curriculum they access, the opportunities they receive, the barriers that are removed, and the aspirations that shape their future.

As a specialist school, our role extends beyond meeting statutory requirements. We are committed to creating an environment in which every learner is understood, valued and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Rather than viewing SEND as a collection of interventions, Marshfields adopts a whole-school approach in which every member of staff contributes to inclusive practice. High-quality teaching, strong relationships, therapeutic approaches, communication-rich environments and personalised learning are the foundations upon which specialist provision is built.