From year 9 onwards, preparation for adulthood objectives are interwoven within pupil’s education health care plan objectives. In KS4 the curriculum shifts with a greater focus on independent living and life skills and social and community inclusion and the curriculum supports learners to explore life beyond Kelford and after school. Careers, employment and social care options begin to be explored by learners on all pathway through visits, experiences, enterprise projects and classroom-based learning. The Key Stage 4 curriculum focuses on developing our pupils as independent, active and valued citizens. The curriculum includes English, Maths, RE, PE, PSD, Work Related Learning, Life skills and Thematic work (incorporating Expressive Arts, Science, Geography, History, Music and ICT).

Pupils in KS4 work towards the ASDAN transition challenge accreditation. The challenge has been mapped to our faculties to ensure that learners still get the breadth of curriculum that they are entitled to. All pre-formal learners and some informal learners (based on individual need) work towards the ASDAN sensory transition challenge. In core subjects, Lime and Green pathway learners continue to work on developing their knowledge and skills using our progression documents to support. Orange pathway learners’ transition are re-baselined on functional skills trackers and begin to work towards their entry level qualifications in English and Maths. If pupils are ready to sit entry level exams in English and Maths during KS4 they are supported to do so.

Pupils in KS4 do not directly follow whole school topics, however where links benefit delivery of the curriculum and meaningful contributions to whole school projects can be made, these are encouraged.