At Blooming Tree, we provide a meaningful, individualised and inclusive curriculum that supports children with autism, SEMH and other learning needs to make significant progress academically, socially and in functional life skills.
Our curriculum is designed to be:
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Ambitious and accessible
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Evidence-based
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Personalised to each child
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Progress-tracked and outcomes-focused
This approach ensures children access high-quality teaching while developing confidence, independence and lifelong skills.
A Curriculum Built Around Individual Needs
We recognise that every learner is unique. To support this, we:
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Use a blend of specialist assessment tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R and AFLS to understand strengths and needs.
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Incorporate Pre-Key Stage and National Curriculum elements where appropriate and meaningful.
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Personalise learning targets across communication, academic skills, social skills and daily living skills.
By combining formal assessment with ongoing observation, we ensure each pupil’s curriculum is relevant, robust and clearly linked to measurable outcomes.
High-Quality Teaching and Learning
Our curriculum is delivered through:
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Structured, evidence-based teaching approaches
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A balance of individualised instruction and supported group learning
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A curriculum that encourages exploration, curiosity and achievement
We focus on developing:
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Communication and language
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Social interaction and collaboration
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Emotional regulation and resilience
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Independence and life skills
This approach aligns with best practice principles for high-quality SEND education and reflects the progress, ambition and inclusivity expected by inspectors and local partners.
Integration of Behaviour and Wellbeing
At Blooming Tree, behaviour support and wellbeing are embedded into our curriculum rather than treated as separate strands. We:
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Understand behaviour as communication
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Use positive, proactive strategies to support engagement
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Teach emotional regulation and coping skills
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Embed wellbeing in everyday learning
This reflects a whole-school commitment to dignity, respect and quality of life for every child — a principle supported by national guidance on autism-inclusive practice.
Collaboration With Parents and Specialists
We work closely with families and professionals to ensure coherence across home, school and therapy settings. This includes:
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Regular sharing of progress and updates
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Joint review of targets and next steps
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Implementation of specialist recommendations from Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Behaviour Analysts
By aligning our curriculum with multi-disciplinary input, we ensure a holistic and well-coordinated education experience for each child.
Preparing for Life Beyond School
Our curriculum does not stop at academic learning. We support pupils to:
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Gain functional life skills
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Build self-confidence and self-advocacy
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Engage meaningfully in their communities
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Transition successfully to future settings
This focus on preparation for real-world independence reflects our core mission and supports long-term success.
How We Track and Evaluate Progress
We measure curriculum impact through:
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Baseline and ongoing assessments
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Data-informed reviews of pupil achievement
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Adjustments to programmes based on evidence of what is working
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Clear documentation of progress over time
This ensures that every child’s learning journey is transparent, accountable and outcomes-driven.
In Summary: What Makes Our Curriculum Effective
- Individualised and assessment-driven
- Evidence-based and flexible
- Inclusive and ambitious
- Focused on functional skills as well as academic learning
- Rooted in positive behaviour support and wellbeing
We believe in education that prepares children for life, not just tests, and supports them to be confident, capable and valued members of their communities.
Our curriculum is designed in line with the expectations set out in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, reflecting a clear and coherent approach to curriculum intent, implementation and impact. Where appropriate, we draw on the National Curriculum, and all learning programmes are personalised to support individual EHCP outcomes, ensuring that provision is ambitious, measurable and focused on meaningful progress for every pupil.