Primary Curriculum

Marino School offers students:

• a highly supported learning environment;
• a modified curriculum to suit individual needs;
• an Individual Education Programme based on student strengths and needs;
• Links and engagement projects with local special and mainstream schools;
• a Behavioural Support Plan to meet individual needs as appropriate;
• use of computers, ‘smart’ boards and assistive technology to facilitate and enable individual access to the curriculum;
• a School Leavers’ Programme incorporating work experience in the community and
• an Inclusive Physical Education Programme including all strands of the P.E. Curriculum.
• Opportunities for collaborative working practice with clinical teams, to support the holistic needs of individual students.

Marino School provides:

• a pupil-teacher ratio of 6:1
• experienced teachers with qualifications in special educational needs and
• special needs assistants with specific skills and training in supporting students with special needs.

Curriculum for Primary Schools

• Language/Literacy: Specific Emergent Literacy Programme, LAMH, PECS
• Maths
• Social Personal Health Education: RSE
• Health Education: Social Skills
• Social, Environmental and Scientific Education
• Music
• Drama
• Art
• Cookery
• Gardening