Departments: Upper
St. Giles’ Upper department caters to students in Years 7 to 14, which is equivalent to secondary school. The department has seven classes for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Our goal is to maximize the potential of each learner by grouping them based on their age and learning pathways: Pre-formal, Semi-formal, and Formal.
This grouping ensures that students access the appropriate pathway of the St Giles curriculum, which is appropriate to their abilities and needs and receive tailored support for their educational development. Additionally, each term a new theme acts as the vehicle to deliver the curriculum and allow students to take part in a broad wealth of experiences linked to the theme. Pupils are continuing to work on their individual Next Steps targets and therapy programs while also working towards obtaining AQA or ASDAN accreditation.
In the Upper Department, we focus on helping our students become as independent as possible, developing their self-esteem and preparing them for adulthood. All students have a chance to participate in the Upper Show at the end of each academic year, and we provide support and encouragement for work experience activities, such as preparing and running The Cool Café in the Upper department.