CURRICULUM

RISE SPACE educational provision is specifically designed to offer an age appropriate, fun, safe and empathetic place for students to learn.
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With a curriculum adapted and modified, not only to meet needs and outcomes, but to develop the character, confidence and independence of the young people that attend.

Our provision setting is very aspirational, surrounded by a plethora of industries, from design and graphics to the food and drink industry, a beautiful calm setting and a rich community full of opportunities to explore all areas of need, interest and ambition.

the rise SPACE curriculum

Each young person accessing RISE SPACE will develop the confidence and passion to access the wealth of opportunities available to them and created by us, especially for them. 

We aim to utilise the vast outdoor space and plentiful sporting facilities which surround us to enrich the curriculum and learning environment for all of our students, whether as part of RISE SPACE or RISE X. Learning with RISE SPACE is intended to be a positive, exciting and innovative journey and our surroundings are a key and fundamental part of the RISE SPACE experience. Whilst we will be at some distance from other site users for the majority of the time, our unique location also provides the opportunity to help students be comfortable with social interactions in a professional environment, an invaluable life skill as students prepare to transition into the world of work.
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At RISE SPACE, we aim to:  
  • Empower each young person to fulfil their potential and discover a path to independence, happiness and fulfilment through a curriculum that is tailored to meet needs; informed by appropriate background information, the young person’s voice, and aspiration and removal of all barriers.
  • Target and personalise support to maximise engagement with education and develop a passion for lifelong learning.
  • Develop resilience, mindfulness and wellbeing.
  • Foster a sense of personal worth and accomplishment.
  • Teach how to self care.
  • Offer and encourage pupil participation in a range of activities, to harness undiscovered skills.
  • Develop self confidence, self esteem and to nurture aspirational thinking and positive self assertion.
  • Teach the skills and confidence needed to access the community positively and independently.
  • To empower each young person to be individual, make informed decisions for themselves and be self-assured at communicating needs and wants.
  • Challenge the individual to fully discover who they are, to develop realistic and practical pathway plans, and to support them in having the confidence to reach their goals and ambitions.
Strategic Intent
To develop a curriculum which:
  • Engages our young people in learning for life.
  • Creates a partnership with our parents/carers and all stakeholders.
  • Develops opportunities for further education, training and employment links within the community.
  • Takes into account individual learning needs, experiences and backgrounds, starting points, future plans.
  • Allows everyone to experience success and independence.
  • Raises aspirations and standards of attainment and productivity in all areas of life.
The Curriculum – An Overview
The broad and balanced curriculum provides a strong core of accredited subjects underpinned by Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development (SMSC), fundamental British Values, Careers Guidance, Healthy Living and well-being, preparation for future plans, equality and diversity.
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  • English Functional Skills Level 1 &2
  • Maths Functional Skills Level 1 &2
  • Life and Living Skills OCR Entry Level 1-3
  • Digital Employability Entry Level 1 - 3 / Level 1 Award
  • Enterprise
  • Physical activity and adaptive sports
  • Mindfulness
  • Financial Understanding
  • Personal Safety and Care
  • Careers Guidance
  • Entry Level Courses as per learners interest or career aspiration
accreditations
careers
ENTERPRISE
face work tools
Relationships
Sensory
SPORTS
Mindfulness

Vocational training

Vocational training is a one of a kind learning experience that that emphasises knowledge and skills needed for a specific trade, craft or job function. Our young people benefit from the vocational experience because it focuses on practical applications of the skills learned or acquired. This gives meaning, consolidates understanding and familiarises the young person with the whole experience of the role by it providing the much-needed hands-on instruction in a specific trade.

Historically, this training was confined to certain trades like welding, automotive services, and carpentry but the horizon of vocational training has expanded with the evolution of time. Today, a wide range of job functions like retail training, tourism management, property management, food and beverage management, computer network management and floral designing are also being included under this category.

Vocational experiences work as a connecting link between theoretical education and the real working environment and, students can join these types of programs at any level and are the perfect platform for moving into Traineeships or Apprenticeships. In addition, they give a young person the opportunity to experience career paths prior to committing to a pathway. This allows them to experience a range of careers so that they can make informed decisions about next step and future pathways, ruling things in or as importantly, ruling things out.

RISE SPACE find that young people who have undertaken vocational training a clear edge in job searches because they possess the knowledge and practical experience to enter a specific field. Our location continues to support enterprise, as we can network and collaborate with local businesses. This aligns perfectly with our ethos and enables our young people to have access to a number of vocational experiences with on site to include childcare provisions, catering industries, graphic design, retail, landscaping, science and research, hospitality and leisure and many opportunities have been sought with local businesses in the community.

The vocational experiences had by each learner will vary depending on their aspirations and future plans. Every young person will undertake work experience, and all will be introduced to Traineeship and Apprenticeship opportunities in the community

RISE SPACE has working links with:
• Bedford College
• Shuttleworth College
• Tresham College
• Moulton College

Students will be exposed The Government Apprenticeship website and supported to apply for any trainee or apprenticeship that they may be keen to start when ready to transition away from RISE SPACE on the next step of their future plan.
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