BOS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

2016 - up to now

mentioned BOS Enrichment Program chooses to use PBL as a part of the educational process to enrich students’ mainstream subject knowledge.

​It is related to enquiry-based learning (also known as inquiry-based learning), and problem-based learning. The distinctive feature of project based learning is the publicly-exhibited output. We have chosen to focus on project-based learning because it incorporates enquiry, and because, in our experience, public exhibition is a tremendously powerful motivator for both students and staff.

2016 - Present day

Enrichment Program benefits the school by:

• better use of resources and outside spaces

• closer partnerships with parents

• improved links with the community, through volunteer activities, as well as improved parental understanding of the importance of PBL (see Appendix A)

• extending opportunities for family learning

• extending the skills of staff

2016 - Up to present

BOS Enrichment Programme aims to offer pupils:

• access to the most up to date equipment

• staff to guide, help and support

• opportunities to learn new skills through the frequent and progressive use of facilities out of the classroom

• a range of activities that broaden and strengthen the mainstream curriculum

• experiential learning through visits and visitors and use of outside spaces in a variety of settings, landscapes and community spaces.

• teaching for and with creativity

• study skills development – thinking skills, philosophy for children, etc.

2016 - 2019

The BOS Enrichment Programme aims to raise achievement by enabling pupils to:

• build upon work done previously in mainstream classes and give a real purpose for follow up work within the classroom.

• work individually

• develop good study strategies

• support and work cooperatively with others

• work in a safe and supportive environment including the outside environment

• take part in activities unavailable during the normal school day

• develop self-esteem

• enjoy a broader range of direct experiences of activities, people, cultures and places

• develop communication in English

• take a cross-curricular approach to learning with all years groups teaching key skills within a topic area