KIND HEARTS (Relatedness): Facilitating positive peer interactions in structured group activities. Developing basic social communication, turn-taking, and understanding of group roles. Encouraging empathy and mutual support.
WISE MINDS (Competence): Providing optimal challenges with clear steps and feedback. Celebrating mastery of functional skills (e.g., simple reading, counting, basic vocational tasks) and their application in familiar contexts.
BRAVE SOULS (Autonomy): Providing meaningful choices within structured tasks (e.g., choosing a book, a simple task order, preferred materials). Encouraging initiation of communication or activities.
| Subject Area | KIND HEARTS (Relatedness) | WISE MINDS (Competence) | BRAVE SOULS (Autonomy) |
| English / Maths / Science | Shared academic routines and group learning. | Builds foundational academic skills. | Encourages independent work and differentiated tasks. |
| PSHE / Thrive / GRIT | Supports emotional connection and peer understanding. | Builds emotional intelligence and coping strategies. | Builds emotional intelligence and coping strategies. |
| Creative Options | Fosters collaboration and shared creativity. | Develops artistic and performance skills. | Offers freedom of expression and project ownership. |
| My Futures | Builds awareness of roles in society. | Teaches planning and vocational skills. | Supports self-directed career exploration. |
| PE | Promotes teamwork and physical interaction. | Builds physical skills and health awareness. | Offers choice in activities and personal fitness goals. |
| Careers / ICT / Humanities | Encourages cultural understanding and empathy. | Builds knowledge of society and history. | Encourages inquiry and personal interpretation |
