Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is built around four equally important pillars, represented in our Curriculum Wheel. Our unique curriculum offer is best described using what we term the curriculum wheel. This is divided into four quadrants of equal importance.

Our Curriculum

Authentic Inclusive Approach

At the heart of Hopewell School is a belief that every child matters, and every child deserves an education that reflects their strengths, experiences, and potential. Our curriculum is built around five key principles:

Responding to Individual Needs & Celebrating Diversity

Every pupil is valued for who they are. Our curriculum develops an understanding of authentic inclusion, where students learn that everyone has a role to play and can contribute in their own unique way.

Creating Positive and Meaningful Transitions

Our vocational curriculum equips pupils with essential skills and attributes to successfully transition into college, apprenticeships, or the workforce, ensuring they are prepared for life beyond school.

Developing Lifelong Learners

Pupils are empowered to take ownership of their learning, recognizing their role in shaping their own educational journey and future success.

Providing Challenges, Experiences & Opportunities

We offer a diverse range of on- and offsite experiences that encourage students to push their boundaries, explore new opportunities, and develop greater self-confidence—helping them believe that “anything is possible.

Supporting Mental Health & Emotional Regulation

Through therapeutic interventions, students develop the skills to self-regulate their emotions, increase their self-awareness, and become independent learners with a strong sense of emotional well-being.

Our Curriculum Structure

School-Based Curriculum

We offer a broad range of subjects aligned with the National Curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, PSHE, Humanities, Art and Design, Creative Media, Drama, Physical Education, and the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE).

Vocational Curriculum

Practical skills development for post-school success. Our vocational and transition curriculum is designed to equip students with practical skills and experiences that prepare them for life beyond school.

Personal Development and Achievement Program

Our focus on character skills and the development of self-regulation and self-management underpin the PDAP programme which is delivered through weekly off-site activities as well as through our school-based and vocational curriculums.

Therapeutic Interventions and Support

Understanding the complex needs of our students, we provide a range of therapeutic services, including child psychotherapy, music therapy, drama therapy, therapeutic play, and other mental health support services.