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We take a personalised approach to education

At Talocher School, we offer a tailored, therapeutic curriculum designed to meet the individual learning needs of our young people. We combine academic learning with practical skills, emotional support and personal development—helping every pupil grow in confidence and discover their strengths.

Our curriculum is in line with Curriculum for Wales and considers the six objectives as set out in the national mission: High standards and aspirations for all:

  • Learning for life
  • Breaking down barriers
  • A positive education experience for everyone
  • High-quality teaching and leadership
  • Community-based learning
  • Cymraeg belongs to us all
Our curriculum

With small class sizes and high levels of individual support, every young person can access learning in a way that works for them.

Subjects include:

  • English, maths and science
  • Art, craft and design
  • Humanities, ICT and design technology
  • Creative, media and performance arts
  • Home cooking and hair and beauty
  • Vehicle systems and maintenance
  • Construction and animal care
  • Healthy living and fitness

Qualifications:

  • GCSEs
  • AQA Unit Awards
  • ASDAN
  • City & Guild
  • BTEC

Key facilities at our school

Our facilities are designed to feel calm, welcoming and accessible. Here’s what students can expect:

  • A forest school area with outdoor classroom
  • An ELSA room, sensory room and calm rooms
  • A multi-use games area including football and basketball
  • A sports hall and gym
  • An outdoor playground

Our therapy and support services

Our dedicated therapy room provides our young people with quick and easy access to different types of therapy and support including:

  • Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
  • Art and play
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

We also work with external partners to provide:

  • Equine Therapy
  • Counsellors, providing access to a psychology and psychiatry
  • Music

Whilst it is always up to the young person if they want to participate, we believe that therapy can be extremely beneficial. Careful and well-informed therapeutic interventions can help young people to manage their conditions by:

  • Improving communication skills and their capacity to learn
  • Giving pupils opportunities to reflect on their feelings and experiences
  • Improving relationships
  • Helping pupils to learn how to cope with adversities
  • Allowing pupils to move on in a positive frame of mind
  • Improving self-esteem, self-regulation and distress tolerance

Academic performance 2024/25

  • School aged leavers (aged 16-19 years) during academic year – 10 Leavers
  • Number of Learners entered for Entry level/GCSE’s/BTEC’s 10 
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    Number of Qualifications sat by Learners (Total) 38 Qualifications sat in 2024-2025

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     Number of Learners obtaining A*-G qualification in English Language 5/6(83%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining A*-G qualification in Mathematics 6/7(86%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining A*-G qualification in Mathematics Numeracy 6/7(86%) 

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     Number of Learners obtaining A*-G qualification in Applied Science Single Award 2/4(50%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining Entry Level qualification in English 1/2(50%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining Entry Level qualification in Mathematics 4/5(80%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining ASDAN Animal Care qualification 3/3(100%) 

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     Number of Learners obtaining Level 1 pass in Constructions skills City & Guild Award 2/2 (100%)  

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     Number of Learners obtaining Level 1 pass in Hair and Beauty 1/1 (100%) 

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     Number of Learners obtaining Level 1 Award in Creative Craft NCFE 1/1 (100%) 

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     Number of Learners obtaining Level 2 Food hygiene and Safety  3/3 (100%) 

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