Redefining education
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 nurtures resilience, and futures are shaped with purpose and promise.
Love of learning
At Hall Cliffe Primary School, our bespoke curriculum allows us to deliver learning that is accessible, engaging, and packed with adventure and discovery through educational visits and field trips to support and enhance learning experiences.
Our commitment to a well-rounded education includes a focus on social development. Through enrichment activities that promote collaboration, friendship, social interaction, and teamwork, pupils build interpersonal skills, empowering them to navigate relationships, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and succeed in diverse environments. We take pride in focusing on friendships and a strong sense of community. By doing so, children and young people learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and support one another, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Our outstanding offer
At Hall Cliffe Primary School we aim to establish and develop solid foundations for lifelong learning. Through high quality teaching and support with our integrated therapeutic approach, we offer personalised learning experiences to help our pupils reach their full potential. When it is time for pupils to move on, we aim to have made a positive difference so that they:
- Have the skills to form and maintain positive relationships
- Are in good mental health and able to manage their feelings and emotions
- Have a lifelong love of learning
- Are able to make a meaningful contribution in a multicultural modern United Kingdom
- Understand risks and how to protect themselves in an ever changing world
- Are independent
- Have high levels of basic skills
- Are resilient and able to overcome the challenges of life
Our aim is to make the curriculum accessible for our pupils so that they can re-engage in learning and exceed expectations. We provide our pupils with a personalised curriculum so that their interests are taken into consideration and they are given opportunities to participate in activities that they are interested in.
These include:
- Lego Therapy
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Animal care with our resident rabbits
- Outdoor play activities
We also aim to develop social skills so that our pupils can confidently contribute to the wider community and an element of how we do this is by developing their life skills.
All of our pupils take part in our bespoke life skills lessons where they have a task titled ‘100 things to do before leaving Hall Cliffe Primary’. As they tackle each challenge they develop skills and grow in confidence. An example of a task is visiting their local supermarket, but with a twist as the pupils are given a budget of £5 to plan a family meal. The skills they develop before, during and after the visit include:
- Budgeting
- Communicating
- Planning recipes
- Cooking
- Using self-serve tills
As a school, 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.
Our weekly ‘Well-being Wednesday’ allows our pupils to take part in a range of activities aimed at making them feel good about themselves. These include rugby, football, circuit training, hair & beauty and massage.
To promote exercise, pupils also take part in morning fitness routines 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 during the day as pupils are more engaged in learning, have more physical and mental energy and develop a strong self-discipline.
Parents and carers of pupils are given the opportunity to take part in regular morning training sessions led by therapists and teachers so that they can receive practical advice and guidance, as well as supporting one another by sharing their own experiences and strategies.
The scheduled meetings cover a range of topics such as social communication skills, self-regulation strategies, and supporting a child with their learning.
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.
Hall Cliffe Primary School'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 Hall Cliffe Primary School 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.