The CTS Curriculum
Our curriculum shows a brief outline of the many different areas we will be focusing on. This curriculum links practical life skills to the National Curriculum while developing confidence, perseverance, resilience, enrichment, wellbeing and teamwork.
The days activities will be planned depending on the age of the students attending and if they have been before, so we can then build on their previous days knowledge and skills.
A session is a full school day. Taking into account travel time.
On arrival the students will be greeted in our reception area, signed in and given a name badge.
We will then go upstairs and sit together in the meeting area and discuss what to expect, behaviour expectations, fire exits, first aid kits and the time table for the day. This may differ day to day depending on arrival times, the activities and time taken for the activities.
We will always sit together for lunch - a great time for feed back, what the pupils would like to do going forward and what they get up to out of school. Being able to sit and chat in this manner is a great skill to have once they are in the working world.
Plumbing
Session content: unblocking sinks; tap maintenance; using the stopcock; identifying common pipe types and push-fit connections; connecting pipes and fittings.
Skills: fine and gross motor skills; identifying pipe types, fittings and connections; safe tool use; problem-solving leaks, blockages and fitting issues.
Curriculum links: D&T, Mathematics, Science, PSHE/Careers.
Electrical
Session content: identifying light fittings and bulbs; wiring a plug; understanding where wire runs may be located; knowing what to do if electrics trip.
Skills: basic electrical safety; identifying fittings, bulbs, plugs, fuses and cables; following instructions; solving simple issues safely.
Curriculum links: D&T, Science, Mathematics, PSHE/Careers.
Building
Session content: mixing cement and concrete; laying blocks, bricks and flags; cutting blocks; working out levels; wall fittings, plaster boarding, plastering and dry stone walling.
Skills: preparing materials safely; measuring and levelling; accurate checking; safe tool use; teamwork, patience and pride.
Curriculum links: D&T, Mathematics, Science, PSHE/Careers.
Joinery
Session content: reading a tape measure; measuring, cutting and joining wood; using tools for cutting wood; using hammer, nails and flooring materials.
Skills: accurate measuring, marking and cutting; safe tool handling; planning and completing tasks; focus, confidence and attention to detail.
Curriculum links: D&T, Mathematics, Art & Design, PSHE/Careers.
Drill
Session content: exploring different drills; choosing drill bits for materials; changing a drill bit safely; basic maintenance and battery charging.
Skills: selecting the correct drill, bit and setting; safe responsible use; hand-eye coordination; equipment care and independent working.
Curriculum links: D&T, Mathematics, Science, PSHE/Careers.
Metalwork
Session content: cutting metal; understanding different uses for metal; joining metal safely.
Skills: understanding metal as a material; cutting, shaping and joining; using protective equipment; resilience through challenging tasks.
Curriculum links: D&T, Science, Mathematics, PSHE/Careers.
Business
Session content: why billing and invoices matter; understanding profit and loss; adding profit onto materials and understanding why.
Skills: costs, pricing and profit; reading and creating basic invoices; numeracy, financial awareness, communication and employability.
Curriculum links: Mathematics, PSHE/Careers, English.
Projects
Examples: wooden boxes; light fittings; simple chairs and stools; shelves; planters.
Skills: planning and completing projects; combining measuring, cutting, fixing and finishing; teamwork, independence, confidence, pride and problem-solving.
Curriculum links: D&T, Mathematics, English, PSHE/Careers.
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