Our school offer
Our aim is to provide pupils with a range of opportunities so that they can reach their full potential.
Redefining education
We redefine education by seamlessly integrating three essential pillars: education therapy on futures. We don't just educate; we nurture support and propel our pupils towards a future where their potential knows no bounds. Join us on a transformative journey, where education extends beyond textbooks, therapy and nurtures resilience, and futures are shaped with purpose and promise.
Education
We foster an excitement and a love of learning in our pupils by following the national curriculum. Our curriculum and tasks set are challenging yet achievable, enabling children and young people to grow in confidence and prepare for life beyond the classroom. We also provide enrichment activities through educational visits and field trips to support and enhance learning experiences.
With a backdrop of our small class sizes, each child and young person receives a bespoke curriculum tailored to their needs, which is fully integrated with our social development programme.
Our commitment to a well-rounded education includes a focus on social development. Through activities that promote collaboration, friendship, social interaction, and teamwork, pupils build essential interpersonal skills. These experiences help them develop communication, empathy, and the ability to work well with others. By developing friendships and a sense of community, children and young people learn to value diverse perspectives and support one another, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that strengthens their social growth.
The results speak for themselves as young people leave us with nationally recognised outcomes at a level that is right for them, ranging from entry-level certificates to functional skills, BTECs and GCSEs. This equips them to confidently take their next steps into further education, apprenticeships or employment.
Our outstanding offer
We provide unique learning opportunities for our pupils to help them engage with learning so that they can develop skills and grow in confidence to become proud members of our learning centre community.
We actively promote well-being and mental health so that our pupils can confidently articulate how they feel and we can provide the right support to help them overcome barriers to learning and their personal development.
Pupils take part in projects to develop a sense of empathy. For example, to learn more about homelessness they welcome representatives from a local homeless shelter and during the visit they explore the many ways they can help locals in need. Activities such as this hfeed into lessons, for example,pupils write letters, wrap presents in teams and hand deliver contributions whilst interacting with members of society.
To promote exercise, pupils take part in a mile walk, yoga or meditation to promote mindfulness to kick start their school day, which also provides them with the chance to work as a team to achieve goals. The sessions have had a positive impact on learning during the day as pupils are more engaged in learning, have more physical and mental energy and develop a strong self-discipline.
To gain an appreciation of the outdoors, pupils access outdoor education where they are given opportunities to explore new activities in and around Yorkshire. To help remove the barriers to learning, the outdoor programme is incorporated with project based learning which discreetly allows for pupils to enjoy subjects that they previously did not.
For example, whilst walking around Pendle Hill pupils will calculate the miles covered during the expedition whilst also reading about its history and exploring the topography of the land by taking photos. The opportunity allows them to develop their walking and listening skills and also develop and sustain friendships.
During outdoor education sessions, pupils work together to tackle tasks and develop a range of skills that are easily transferable into many aspects of their lives, including both the classroom and their home environment. Participating in new and exciting activities enable pupils to take calculated risks that empower them, resulting in increased confidence and intrigue for their next challenge. Working as part of a team has also helped pupils to develop and sustain relationships with peers and teachers so that they are able to work effectively and master new skills to complete tasks.
We strongly believe in providing our pupils with opportunities to experience the world of work through our work experience programme. Our pupils experience working in a range of industries, which provides them with the opportunity to plan ahead and carve out a future for themselves in an area of interest.
We actively work on developing partnerships with local businesses so that a range of industries are on offer to pupils. The opportunity to experience the work environment provides them with the chance to develop their interpersonal skills as well as instilling a sense of ambition and work ethic. This coupled with our approach in developing their social and emotional skills sets them up to becoming confident and resilient members of both the school and their local communities.
Therapy
Our on-site Clinical Team provide pupils with unrivalled levels of therapeutic support, in terms of the level of expertise, the ratio of qualified therapists and clinicians to children and young people, and the range of therapies offered. Pupils have the support of our Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialists as required.
We believe that unless a child or young person is able to feel emotionally safe and secure, they are less likely to fulfil their personal, social and educational potential. Our unique approach to supporting young people through our Wave Model enables them to go on to realise a future filled with aspiration and achievement.
Broadbeck Learning Centre's Clinical Team complete thorough and skilled assessments that support a shared understanding of the complex needs we see in our children and young people. This enables us to put purposeful and appropriate interventions in place and assess our effectiveness through the tracking of outcomes and impact.
Futures
At Broadbeck Learning Centre we are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our pupils, while also equipping them with the skills and confidence to realise outstanding outcomes.
The Futures programme inspires and connects pupils with their next steps beyond education, utilising a growing network of over 350 employer partnerships, including the likes of Microsoft, Mercedes and John Lewis, to provide outstanding experiences of the workplace and ongoing opportunities and support.
Our Futures sessions provide practical guidance on job applications, confidence-building, networking, and workplace expectations, giving children and young people the tools to navigate their career paths with clarity. Complementing this, our Futures curriculum enriches academic growth while developing personal development and career readiness, ensuring they are prepared for their chosen paths. With no upper age limit on support, the programme boasts a 100% success rate in transitioning students into education, employment, or training.