The Belsteads School, Back Lane, Little Waltham, Essex, CM3 3PP
At The Belsteads School, we provide a broad, balanced and forward-thinking curriculum designed around the individual needs, abilities and aspirations of our students. Our aim is to give every young person the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need for life beyond school.
Our curriculum develops key skills in communication, cognition, independence, physical development and self-care, alongside academic, vocational, creative and personal development. Learning is informed by each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with individual learning plans and one-to-one support provided where needed.
Our curriculum draws on elements of the National Curriculum, pupil voice and our own bespoke learning programmes. A rolling two-year plan provides a varied range of learning experiences, themes and subjects, while allowing teaching to respond to individual strengths and interests.
Our extensive grounds provide additional opportunities for learning, including access to Forest School and outdoor education. These experiences allow students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and practical skills in a different learning environment.
The school is organised into Lower School (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Upper School (Years 10 and 11). Each follows its own timetable, allowing the curriculum and learning environment to reflect the differing needs and priorities of each cohort.
