Kingfisher Academy will provide relevant teaching in line with the National Curriculum for pupils appropriate to both their emotional and educational situation. The curriculum is delivered by highly experienced and qualified teachers who are supported by a team of Teaching Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors; this enables us to offer a high level of support to the young people. Alongside the subject sessions, there are therapeutic sessions such as occupational therapy, art therapy, drama therapy and other group therapies, such as group talking therapies for example.

Upon admission, information will be sought from the young person’s mainstream placement regarding the prior attainment, attendance and targets. Education and Healthcare Plans and Individual Education Plans will be requested where in place. It is essential that all involved parties work in partnership in order to provide the best continuity of education and support for each pupil.

Each young person has a personalised individual learning programme designed in conjunction with them in order to address their academic needs whilst supporting their social and emotional wellbeing.

The school is a registered centre for GCSE examinations and young people have the opportunity to continue their GCSEs and A Levels during their admission. We also offer a number of alternative accredited courses.