This matrix supports inspectors, schools and local authorities. It shows how each personalised pathway delivers linguistic, mathematical, STEM, creative, human and social, careers and pastoral provision, with THRIVE review and commissioner reporting.
Core English and Maths may be delivered through live teaching with Natasha at UR Future, or through Purple Ruler in the Focused Learning Zone, matched to engagement and need. Assessment evidence follows the route accessed.
Pathway provision matrix
| ISS curriculum standard | Academic pathway | Sports pathway | Vocational pathway | KS3 Respite and Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic and communication (ISS Part 1) | GCSE English Language / Functional Skills Level 2 | Contextualised English Language (live teaching or Purple Ruler) | Contextualised applied English Language (live teaching or Purple Ruler) | KS3 English Language and literacy baselines |
| Mathematical (ISS Part 1) | Core Mathematics (analytical and problem solving) | Contextualised practical mathematics | Contextualised trade mathematics | KS3 mathematics and practical numeracy |
| Technological and scientific / STEM (ISS Part 1) | Applied STEM and scientific inquiry | Sports science, biomechanics and anatomy STEM | Applied technology and industrial STEM | STEM inquiry and experimental science |
| Aesthetic and creative (ISS Part 1) | Creative studies and expressive design | Creative studies and media in sport | Creative design, expressive arts and culinary arts | Art, design and cooking / food technology |
| Human, social and physical (ISS Part 1) | Citizenship, ethics, British Values and PE wellness | Citizenship, sports ethics and daily physical regulation | Workplace citizenship, rights, safety and PE | Citizenship, world studies and movement therapy |
| Careers and employability (ISS Part 1 / KS4) | King's Trust Achieve and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze | Level 1/2 Sports Leaders and sports careers | King's Trust careers, work preparation and trade workshops | Early career awareness and PSHE |
| Pastoral regulation and wellbeing (ISS Part 3) | Daily mentoring and group wellbeing support | Daily physical de-escalation and wellbeing support | Daily mentoring and de-escalation support | Nurture support and daily wellbeing group |
| THRIVE multi-disciplinary review | 12-week THRIVE review | 12-week THRIVE review | 12-week THRIVE review | Week 6 review and Week 12 final exit review |
| Commissioner reporting | Half-termly report (every 6 weeks) | Half-termly report (every 6 weeks) | Half-termly report (every 6 weeks) | Mid-programme (Week 6) and final exit (Week 12) |
Related pages: Curriculum overview · KS3 Respite and Recovery · KS4 pathways · For schools and local authorities · ISS Areas of Learning