Smart Teaching | Creative Learning

Personalised Learning in Small Class Sizes

At Bredon School, our teaching approach is designed around each student’s individual strengths and needs. With small class sizes of around 10 students, we provide personalised learning and tailored support strategies that enable every child to progress at their own pace.

All students study English and Maths daily through to GCSE level, building core literacy and numeracy skills with the support of experienced specialist staff and proven teaching approaches.

We also provide every student with access to assistive technology, tools that help remove barriers to learning and enable students to work with greater independence and confidence.

Pathways to Success from Year 10

From Year 10, students can follow one of three tailored educational pathways, depending on their interests, strengths and future aspirations:

Academic: A focus on core subjects and GCSE preparation
Creative: Art, music, drama and design
Vocational: Career-focused courses in practical subjects
Vocational Plus Pathway: Specialist programmes for Sixth Formers in Professional Cookery, Outdoor Education and Land-Based Studies, designed to build hands-on, career-ready skills

Our flexible curriculum ensures that every student can find a route that reflects who they are – and where they want to go.

YEAR 10 OPTIONS

Learning That Extends Beyond the Classroom

Outdoor education is a key part of life at Bredon. Our School Farm, Forest Learning and expansive outdoor spaces provide countless opportunities for hands-on learning.

We bring learning to life through lessons such as Maths and Science on the Farm or English in the Forest, giving students the chance to experience learning in a more practical and meaningful way. These engaging outdoor environments help build confidence, creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills, while encouraging curiosity and a stronger connection with the world around them.

SCHOOL LIFE

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Specialist Support in the Senior School

As students move through the school, we continue to provide tailored support to help them grow in confidence and achieve their individual goals.

This includes access to academic resits, personalised interventions, and dedicated guidance through important transition points, from preparing for exams to moving into Sixth Form and planning for life beyond school. Our staff works closely with each student to ensure they feel supported every step of the way.

SENIOR SCHOOL

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Effective Learning Strategies That Work

Our staff are trained in a wide range of research-informed strategies to support dyslexic students. These include:

Step-by-step instructions: “Tell me what to do first, next…”
Bite-sized learning: Breaking information into manageable chunks
Verbal rehearsal: Encouraging repetition to reinforce memory
Extra processing time: Allowing time to absorb and reflect
Visual prompts: Using handouts, diagrams and memory aids
Overlearning: Reinforcing key skills through structured repetition
Movement breaks: Boosting focus and wellbeing
Short, engaging tasks: Keeping learning dynamic and motivating
Clear task reminders: Helping students stay organised
Multi-sensory teaching: Using a range of sensory approaches to suit every student

"We teach them how to run a bank account, how to do ironing, how to manage themselves going on school trips… Understanding the world." THE TEACHER

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