Welcome to Pulse and Water College.

Dr Temi Ladenika EdD, SFHEA Principal

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome you to Pulse and Water College. Pulse and Water College is an independent school for learners at key stages 3. and 4 who prefer their learning to be individualised and within small groups.

Before becoming a registered school, our organisation started in 2002 as an alternative education provision to meet the learning needs of vulnerable key stage 4 students.

We are proud of the many achievements of our students who have gone on to post 16 vocational courses and the world of work. We opened our doors as a registered independent school on the 4th of September 2014 to new referrals from parents, organisations, the borough commissioners, and local schools, at both key stages 3 and 4.

Our aim is to provide a positive and safe learning environment where powerful knowledge is available to all learners who are valued and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We Value

  • The fostering of a collaborative learning community where we seek to recognize each member’s creative abilities and where everyone feels they belong.

  • Continued professional development of all our staff to ensure we are always following the best practice.

  • Respect for the diversity of views, experiences, ideas and skills among learners, staff, parents/carers and celebrated through the curriculum.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Below is our core curriculum. Further languages or subjects can be made available upon request.

KS3 CURRICULUM

• English Language • English Literature • Maths • Science • PE • PSHE and Relationships Education • Active reading • Self-Development • Spanish • Art

KS4 CURRICULUM

• English Language • English Literature • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • RE • Employability • PE • Spanish • Employability • Art

Students are entered for GCSE and Functional Skills exams with the AQA, EDXCEL and OCR exam boards

Student Self-Development Activities

Following feedback from our learners, in 2019 we introduced 3 activity afternoons a week. During these activities, student conferencing is used to find out how well students are learning that week. Activities includePE, Creativity, Cooking, Gaming and School Trips.

Support

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) SEN and Additional needs is the responsibility of all staff. The SENDCo manages the administration of requirements in line with the SEND Cods of Practice (2015) and the recent SEND and AP review . If a child has special educational needs or a disability, the College will endeavour, within its resources as well as acquiring additional support, to meet these needs. The level of work given will be closely related to the individual’s capability. If a child requires additional help, an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)of that learner’s needs will be issued by the Royal Greenwich Children’s Services (or the related department in the learner’s home borough). A copy of the College’s Special Needs and Disability Policy may be obtained by contacting the office.

Children in Care (LAC)