Curriculum

Here at LVS Hassocks our pupils learn in a structured environment with high levels of targeted intervention and differentiation throughout the school day.

Although we operate on a broadly age related levels of achievement, we use a ‘stage not age’ approach to learning and anticipate that our pupils will gain a range of GCSEs and vocational qualifications at the end of Key Stages 4 and 5.

With small class sizes, averaging 8 pupils to a class, and a teacher and LSA in every class, we provide both academic and personal learning opportunities.

Our integrated approach has therapists supporting teaching staff to ensure that classrooms are autism friendly and the language requirements of the curriculum are differentiated for different pupil cohorts. This ensures that pupils enjoy learning and gain self-confidence and self-esteem.

The courses we currently offer are:

GCSEs

• Maths
• English
• Art
• History

BTECs

• ICT
• Home Cooking

OCR Cambridge Technical

• Science