Curriculum

LVS Oxford offers personalised approaches to delivering an inspiring curriculum offering a blend of vocational and academic study and qualifications, set in a context of exceptional nurture and wellbeing. The outstanding setting of the school offers us ample opportunities to further inspire and support young people’s complex needs in their journey towards adulthood and independent living.

By providing and developing horticulture and land-based studies, through our Learning for Life (KS3) and Ready for Life (KS4) pathways, our young people will gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. Students in Lower School visit a variety of workplaces to learn more about working life and participate in workshops delivered by employees from land-based or hospitality industries.

We have forged successful partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to Upper School students, including Blenheim Palace, Soho Farmhouse and Fairytale Farm. We work collaboratively with them to shape our curriculum to meet industry requirements so that our students can enter the workforce where shortages exist, and transition successfully into the workplace.

In addition, we have an impressive record of supporting students with transition into internships and colleges that offer vocational pathways.

Furthermore, LVS Oxford offers exceptional support for young people’s wellbeing, with a team of therapy specialists who work with our young people to meet a wide range of complex needs so that they are enabled to thrive and achieve greater independence. This includes explicitly addressing barriers to employment around physical and sensory, communication and interaction difficulties.

The courses we currently offer are: