Our Curriculum Offer

Broad and Balanced

Our curriculum offer supports luton’s vision of reducing deprivation and preparing young people for education, training, and employment.

We combine academic progress with emotional intelligence to build confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour for learning.

Our aim is to remove barriers to learning and prepare every student for their next stage of education, training, or employment.

KEY STAGE 2

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, Science, and Computing are delivered through ORIGIN schemes of learning or work set by Base Schools. Students also access foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Physical Education, and PSHE through cross-curricular and topic-based learning.
All students follow this curriculum to ensure continuity in learning and to prevent gaps while away from mainstream education.
Teaching is adapted through differentiated planning, small group support, and targeted intervention to meet individual needs, including literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Progress is regularly assessed and shared with Base Schools.

Subjects & Workshops

Students also take part in a range of targeted workshops, including:

  • Literacy and numeracy intervention
  • Reading and comprehension development
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Social skills, communication, and positive behaviour
  • Anti-bullying and online safety
  • Creative and topic-based learning
  • Physical activity and teamwork
  • Transition support for Key Stage 3

Key Stage 2 Focus

Our Key Stage 2 provision builds strong foundations in learning, confidence, and emotional intelligence, preparing students for a successful transition into Key Stage 3.

KEY STAGE 3

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, Science, and Computing are delivered using work set by Base Schools or ORIGIN’s bespoke KS3 schemes of learning. Foundation subjects including History, Geography, PSHE, and Physical Education are delivered through a broad and balanced approach.

All students access this curriculum to ensure continuity in learning and to prevent gaps in knowledge. Teaching is adapted through differentiation, small group work, and targeted intervention. Assessment is used to track progress and support reintegration pathways.

Subjects and Workshops

Students also take part in a range of targeted workshops, including:

  • Literacy and numeracy intervention
  • Study skills and independent learning
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Social skills, communication, and positive behaviour
  • Anti-bullying and online safety
  • Careers awareness and aspirations
  • Conflict resolution and anger management
  • Time management and organisation skills
  • Physical activity and teamwork

Key Stage 3 Focus

Our Key Stage 3 provision develops both academic and life skills, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, re-engagement, and preparing students to be school-ready for progression into Key Stage 4.

KEY STAGE 4

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, and Science are delivered using work set by Base Schools or from our KS4 resources. Additional subjects such as Computing, RS, Geography, and History can also be delivered at the request of the Base School.
Where appropriate, and on request from the Base School, we can support accredited pathways, with examinations held at our centre.

Courses Offered

All course registrations must be made through Base Schools.

  • GCSE English, Maths, and Science
  • Functional Skills
  • Other courses in line with Base School provision

Workshops

Students also take part in targeted workshops, including:

  • CV writing and interview skills
  • Money management and financial awareness
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Conflict and anger management
  • Time management and organisation
  • Anti-bullying and personal safety
  • Careers and progression planning

Key Stage 4 Focus

Our Key Stage 4 provision prepares students for qualifications, further education, apprenticeships, or employment, with a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence and skills for life.

KEY STAGE 5

Core Curriculum

A personalised curriculum including English, Maths, and Science, alongside academic and vocational pathways, is delivered using work set by Base Schools/Colleges or approved providers.

Courses Offered

Please note that all registrations must be made through Base Schools/Colleges.

  • A-Levels (English, Maths, and Science)
  • Functional Skills
  • Vocational pathways and coursework support (subject to approval)

Workshops

Students also take part in targeted workshops, including:

  • CV writing and interview skills
  • Careers guidance and progression planning
  • Money management and financial literacy
  • Independent living skills
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Workplace behaviour and expectations
  • Time management and organisation
  • Communication and confidence building

Key Stage 5 Focus

Our Key Stage 5 provision focuses on preparing students for adulthood, independence, and employment, ensuring they are society-ready and able to progress into positive destinations in education, training, or work.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Regulation
  • Motivation
  • Empathy
  • Social Skills

Emotional intelligence is embedded across all Key Stages and is a central part of both our curriculum and pastoral offer. It supports students to become both school-ready and society-ready, alongside their academic progress. Through structured teaching, targeted workshops, and real-life learning experiences, students develop understanding and skills across the five strands of emotional intelligence.

Self-Awareness

Understanding emotions, strengths, areas for development, and personal values, and recognising how these influence behaviour, learning, and relationships.

Self-Regulation

Developing the ability to manage emotions, control impulses, and respond appropriately in different situations.

Motivation

Building resilience, perseverance, and internal drive to set and achieve academic and personal goals.

Empathy

Recognising and understanding the feelings, needs, and perspectives of others, and responding with respect and care.

Social Skills

Developing effective communication, positive relationships, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.

This framework is consistently reinforced across teaching, pastoral support, and behaviour systems to ensure emotional intelligence is developed in a structured and meaningful way for all students.
Where appropriate, elements of this programme can also be mapped to recognised accredited qualifications or personal development awards, supporting students to achieve formal recognition of their skills and progress.

KEY STAGE 2

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, Science, and Computing are delivered through ORIGIN schemes of learning or work set by base schools. Students also access foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Physical Education, and PSHE through cross-curricular and topic-based learning.
All students follow this curriculum to ensure continuity in learning and to prevent gaps while away from mainstream education.
Teaching is adapted through differentiated planning, small group support, and targeted intervention to meet individual needs, including literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Progress is regularly assessed and shared with Base Schools.

Subjects and Workshops

Students also take part in a range of targeted workshops, including:
  • Literacy and numeracy intervention
  • Reading and comprehension development
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Social skills, communication, and positive behaviour
  • Anti-bullying and online safety
  • Creative and topic-based learning
  • Physical activity and teamwork
  • Transition support for Key Stage 3

Key stage 2 focus

Our key stage 2 provision builds strong foundations in learning, confidence, and emotional intelligence, preparing students for a successful transition into key stage 3.

KEY STAGE 3

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, Science, and Computing are delivered using work set by Base Schools or ORIGIN’s bespoke KS3 schemes of learning. Foundation subjects including History, Geography, PSHE, and Physical Education are delivered through a broad and balanced approach.

All students access this curriculum to ensure continuity in learning and to prevent gaps in knowledge. Teaching is adapted through differentiation, small group work, and targeted intervention. Assessment is used to track progress and support reintegration pathways.

Subjects and Workshops

Students also take part in a range of targeted workshops, including:
  • Literacy and numeracy intervention
  • Study skills and independent learning
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Social skills, communication, and positive behaviour
  • Anti-bullying and online safety
  • Careers awareness and aspirations
  • Conflict resolution and anger management
  • Time management and organisation skills
  • Physical activity and teamwork

Subjects and workshops

Our key stage 3 provision develops both academic and life skills, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, re-engagement, and preparing students to be school-ready for progression into key stage 4.

KEY STAGE 4

Core Curriculum

English, Maths, and Science are delivered using work set by Base Schools or from our KS4 resources. Additional subjects such as Computing, RS, Geography, and History can also be delivered at the request of the Base School.
Where appropriate, and on request from the base school, we can support accredited pathways, with examinations held at our centre.

Courses Offered

All course registrations must be made through base schools.

  • GCSE English, Maths, and Science
  • Functional skills
  • Other courses in line with base school provision

Workshops

Students also take part in targeted workshops, including:

  • CV writing and interview skills
  • Money management and financial awareness
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Conflict and anger management
  • Time management and organisation
  • Anti-bullying and personal safety
  • Careers and progression planning

Key stage 4 focus

Our key stage 4 provision prepares students for qualifications, further education, apprenticeships, or employment, with a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence and skills for life.

KEY STAGE 5

Core Curriculum

A personalised curriculum including English, Maths, and Science, alongside academic and vocational pathways, is delivered using work set by base schools/colleges or approved providers.

Courses Offered

Please note that all registrations must be made through base schools/colleges.

  • A-levels (English, Maths, and Science)
  • Functional skills
  • Vocational pathways and coursework support (subject to approval)

Workshops

Students also take part in targeted workshops, including:

  • CV writing and interview skills
  • Careers guidance and progression planning
  • Money management and financial literacy
  • Independent living skills
  • Emotional intelligence and wellbeing
  • Workplace behaviour and expectations
  • Time management and organisation
  • Communication and confidence building

Key stage 5 focus

Our key stage 5 provision focuses on preparing students for adulthood, independence, and employment, ensuring they are society-ready and able to progress into positive destinations in education, training, or work.

Self-Awareness
Self-Regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social Skills

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotional intelligence is embedded across all key stages and is a central part of both our curriculum and pastoral offer. It supports students to become both school-ready and society-ready, alongside their academic progress.

Through structured teaching, targeted workshops, and real-life learning experiences, students develop understanding and skills across the five strands of emotional intelligence.

Self-Awareness

Understanding emotions, strengths, areas for development, and personal values, and recognising how these influence behaviour, learning, and relationships.

Self-Regulation

Developing the ability to manage emotions, control impulses, and respond appropriately in different situations.

Motivation

Building resilience, perseverance, and internal drive to set and achieve academic and personal goals.

Empathy

Recognising and understanding the feelings, needs, and perspectives of others, and responding with respect and care.

Social Skills

Developing effective communication, positive relationships, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.

This framework is consistently reinforced across teaching, pastoral support, and behaviour systems to ensure emotional intelligence is developed in a structured and meaningful way for all students.

Where appropriate, elements of this programme can also be mapped to recognised accredited qualifications or personal development awards, supporting students to achieve formal recognition of their skills and progress.