Welcome to The Abbey: A Specialist Cognition and Learning Hub in Bury St Edmunds

We are a specialist Cognition and Learning hub in the heart of Sybil Andrews Academy. We support the learning of 18 pupils who have Education Health and Care Plans.

At The Abbey, teaching is delivered by educators with experience in special educational needs.

All pupils follow a personalised curriculum and are taught within The Abbey, and sometimes within Sybil Andrews Academy, where deemed appropriate by the Head of School and SENDCo.

Our pupils on integrated pathways thrive and excel as they experience lessons by subject specialists as well as special needs teachers.

The Abbey curriculum is broad and balanced becomes increasingly bespoke for pupils as they approach Year 11 and focus on pathways to adulthood. Every Abbey pupil also receives targeted or specialised intervention(s) in line with their EHCP provision.

The Abbey expectations for behaviour, uniform and values sit within the school’s expectations and values, which is that of an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

In Key Stage 3…

Pupils are taught core lessons, alongside a broad range of subjects. They also have the opportunity to work towards the AQA Unit Award Scheme; this is an all-encompassing life-skills course which gives pupils with the knowledge they need to keep them safe and promotes independence for everyday living. Topics such as banking, catering and road safety are typically covered.

In Key Stage 4…

The learning becomes more bespoke for pupils as they are supported in gaining the skills and qualifications they require for their pathway to adulthood. Pupils have the opportunity to take Functional Skills Maths and English as well as Entry level GCSEs and some GCSEs in the appropriate subjects.

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