Foundation PhasePhilosophy Ysgol Ty Coch’s philosophy is that children will have the opportunity to learn through experiential, investigative and directed play activities. For our children it is important to achieve a balance between self exploration and teacher intervention, in order to appropriately challenge pupils enabling them to reach their full potential. We believe that children are at the centre of our teaching, and that each child’s achievements should be celebrated. Aims To promote the child’s early language and communication skills.
To promote the child’s emotional development.
To promote the child’s cultural development.
To promote the child’s intellectual development.
To promote the child’s social development.
To promote the child’s physical development.
To provide a stimulating environment which encourages children to explore and learn. Foundation Phase Classes: 
Key Stage 2 Aims To promote the pupil’s skills of language, literacy and communication. To promote the numeracy skills of each pupil including developing their problem solving skills. To promote the scientific and investigative skills of each pupil. To promote historical enquiry and investigation skills for each pupil. To promote geographical enquiry and investigation skills for each pupil. To promote religious and cultural development for each pupil. To promote physical development for each pupil . To promote personal and social development for each pupil. To promote creative skills, artistic skills and designing skills for each pupil. To promote Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills for each pupil. To provide a caring, stimulating environment where each child can explore, learn and develop their existing skills.
Key Stage 2 Classes: Class 1
Class 2
KS2 Autism (A2) Key Stage 3- Aims
To promote the pupil’s language and communication skills.
To promote the pupil’s numeracy skills.
To promote the pupil’s scientific skills.
To promote the pupil’s historical and geographical skills.
To promote the pupil’s sporting and mobility skills.
To promote the pupil’s personal and social skills.
To promote the pupil’s problem solving and independent thought processes.
To promote the pupil’s religious and culture development.
To promote the pupil’s creative design and artistic skills.
To promote the pupil’s information and technological skills.
To provide a stimulating environment that promotes learning and independence.
Key Stage 3 Classes: Senior 1
Senior 2
KS3 Autism (A3) The 14-19 Learning Pathways adopted at Ysgol Ty Coch:- Suits the learners abilities, interests and learning style.
- Gives learners the opportunity to realise their potential.
- Aims to overcome barriers to learning.
- Gives them wider choice.
The following 14-19 Option Menu offered at the school highlights the formal learning which takes place within each domain structure.
It also highlights the non formal learning which takes place within the school under the domain structure.
14-19 classes: KS4
The Leavers Sensory Curriculum
The Sensory curriculum at Ysgol Ty coch provides valuable opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences through modified activities addressing the sensory needs of the students. Routine and repetition is very important in ensuring continuity and opportunities to observe progression and development of individual skills. Whether increased confidence has been demonstrated or communication attempts developed through eye contact: all achievements are celebrated! Activities include Individual Programmes, Food Technology, Music Therapy, Sensory Stories,
Light and Dark Room activities, Rebound, Hydrotherapy, P.S.H.E. and Switch work.
Communication skills are supported and encouraged throughout daily routines and experiences.
Specialists support the students including physiotherapists and speech and language.
Sensory Classes:
P.M.L.D Please click here to download the full curriculum document
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