This document provides an overview of the educational approach at Oak Lodge School. It lists theories and researchers that influence the curriculum such as Carol Dweck on growth mindset and Ken Robinson's work on finding your element. It outlines the core subjects taught at key stages 3 and 4 such as English, maths and science as well as enrichment opportunities. Vocational subjects and qualifications are also mentioned. The document emphasizes developing students' skills for life including independence, communication skills, and being team players. It highlights the importance placed on students' wellbeing, emotions, citizenship, and spiritual/moral/social/cultural education.
1. Carol Dweck
Fixed versus Growth Mindset
Mike Fleetham
Thinking skills
Howard Gardner
5 minds for the future
Carrie Winstanley
Too clever by half
Theories and Research
Talks on TED
Ken Robinson
Finding your element
Guy Claxton
What's the Point of School
Oak Lodge Core +
Humanities/RE/Emotions/Enquiring
Minds/Performing
Arts/Communication/Enrichment
Enrichment
English/ Maths/Science/ICT/FT/DT/Art/PE/BSL
Learning outside the Classroom
GCSE/BTEC/ELC/Life Skills
Media/Horticulture/Textiles
Key stage 4
Extended School Day
Knowledgeable
Emotions/Citzenship/RE/Enrichment
The Core Knowledge Foundation
E.D.Hirsh
Key stage 3
Additional
Blooms Taxonomy
Diverse Curriculum
Passionate, Engaged and Empowered
Academic
Partnership Colleges
Careers Guidance
Vocational
School Council
Oak Lodge Pathways into 6th Form
Prevocational
Leadership Programme
Our Educational Approach
Life Skills
Emotions Curriculum
Teamworkers
Citzenship Curriculum
Independent
Mind
Organised
Employability skills as recommended
by CFBT
RE
Spiritual Moral Social and Cultural education
throughout
Creative
Role Models
Reflective
Skilled
Sensory Start
Communicative
Silver School Sports Award
Numerate
Body
Audiology
Wellbeing
Literate
SALT
Digitally literate
NDCahms
VI Service
Skills for Life
Learning Mentors
Alps
BSL
OT
CI
Literacy