Life Skills

At Orchard Primary academy we believe that all children can achieve, no matter what. With a high proportion of children coming from a disadvantaged context, there is a high priority placed on wider-world experiences and enrichment opportunities. The enrichment opportunities available to the children are meticulously planned to ensure they are relevant to the curriculum and the children’s circumstances, whilst expanding their culture capital. Alongside this, is the commitment to educate our children to be healthy and safe in all aspects of their lives, whilst developing their life and citizenship skills.

Preparing children to develop key skills that will support their independence is embedded as part of our curriculum. With parental consultation, key life skills are taught throughout the school year, building upon previous skills to enable children to leave Orchard Primary Academy with increasing independence that will support their future life. 

Look at some of the things we have been learning so far...

Looking after our environment...

Learning to tie our shoelaces...

Washing our hands and brushing our teeth...

Making our own toast...