Goldwyn Ashford

All students have an EHCP in place at Goldwyn Ashford, identifying a primary need of SEMH and /or ASD.  Prior to admission, students will have been assessed to be of average or above cognitive ability, with possible delays in learning of up to 2 years below their chronological age. Many students will have transitioned from previous SEMH provision, but for some Goldwyn may be their first special school placement.

We want students to acquire and retain new knowledge and skills, develop their ideas and increase their understanding; apply intellectual, physical and creative effort in their work; be productive and work at a good pace; show interest in their work and be able to sustain concentration and think and learn for themselves; understand what they are doing, how well they have done and how they can improve. 

Lessons at Goldwyn Ashford are classroom based; they provide a broad, balanced and relevant education taught in purpose-built specialist classrooms by KS3 & 4 subject specialists.

Students are taught in small groups of 8 with one teacher and one Teaching Assistant for each group.

Each day consists of 6 x 45-minute lessons (4 on Friday)

Social time for students is planned and supported by the pastoral support team.

Students are supported in their learning progress by a positive target-based reward system (REACH points).

All students participate in “Goldwyn Time” a structured daily intervention programme tailored to meet their individual ECHP outcomes and learning needs. For the majority of students, the focus of the interventions are social communication and emotional regulation, whilst providing a smooth transition route from the journey into school to the more ‘formal’ school day.

Students follow a broad and balanced programme of study.

Students in school years 7-9 follow a programme of study in:

At Key Stage 4 students can undertake a range of GCSE courses, vocational courses and work-related programmes. All students follow an individual programme designed to meet their specific needs. These include the following.

 Our aspiration is for all students it to achieve GCSE and other level 1 & 2 qualifications by the end of Year 11. On average students leave Goldwyn Ashford with 10 or more of these qualifications.

All students are supported into post 16 education or training through an individualised transition programme that utilises CIEAG and the EHCP process. The vast majority of students leave Goldwyn to further their education in mainstream colleges or schools.