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
We aim to make the curriculum accessible for our pupils so that they can re-engage in learning and exceed expectations. We provide them 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 school community and beyond. All of our children participate in bespoke life-skill lessons, featuring a task ‘100 Things to Do Before Leaving Hall Cliffe Primary’. As they tackle each challenge, they develop essential 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: Learning how to manage money effectively while making decisions about purchases.
Planning: Developing the ability to create a meal plan based on available ingredients and preferences.
Communication: Practising interpersonal skills by discussing ideas and collaborating with peers.
Problem solving: Finding creative solutions to any challenges that arise during their shopping experience; for example, navigating
self-service check-outs.
Decision making: Making informed choices about food options while considering nutrition and cost.
Through these experiences, our pupils not only gain practical skills but also build confidence in their ability to navigate real-life situations.
We actively promote wellbeing and mental health, empowering our pupils to confidently express their feelings. This enables us to provide the right support to help them overcome barriers to learning and personal development.
Our weekly ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ allows our children to participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance their self-esteem and overall wellbeing. These activities include rugby, football, circuit training, and hair and beauty.
To encourage physical fitness, pupils also engage in morning fitness routines to kick-start their school day. These sessions not only promote exercise but also provide opportunities for teamwork as pupils work together to achieve their goals. The positive impact of these initiatives is evident throughout the day, as pupils become more engaged in their learning, exhibit increased physical and mental energy and develop 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.