--- title: "Learning for Life" url: "https://www.brookhavenschool.org.uk/students/curriculum/learning-for-life" school: "Brookhaven School" --- # Learning for Life Learning for Life is Brookhaven's daily Personal Development curriculum, delivered at the start of the school day following form time. Each morning during form time, learners begin the day in a calm, structured and nurturing environment where they have access to breakfast, social interaction and support from familiar adults. Learning for Life builds upon this foundation, providing a consistent and purposeful transition into learning. The curriculum has been specifically designed to support the needs of our learners by developing the knowledge, skills and strategies required for successful learning, emotional wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood. ## What is Learning for Life? Learning for Life exists to develop: - Emotional regulation - Self-awareness - Understanding how we learn - Communication and self-advocacy - Independence - Preparation for adulthood It supports learners to move from: Understanding mePreparing for my future Learning for Life enables learners to: - Develop emotional regulation and self-awareness skills - Understand how their brain works and how they learn most effectively - Build resilience, confidence and independence - Develop self-advocacy and communication skills - Contribute to school life through meaningful student voice opportunities - Prepare for adulthood, transition and life beyond Brookhaven The curriculum combines evidence-informed approaches, including Zones of Regulation, My Mind Coach, Smart School Council and Thrive-informed practice. Delivered through a combination of structured curriculum content, student voice activities and personalised developmental projects, Learning for Life supports learners to become increasingly independent, confident and prepared for the next stage of their lives. ![Change Alt Tag HERE](https://www.brookhavenschool.org.uk/images/pages/learning-for-life/brookhaven-1000x1000-learning-01.png) ## The weekly structure Each day of the week has its own strand. Monday ### Emotional regulation Formal curriculum Tuesday ### Science behind the way we think Formal curriculum Wednesday ### Our voice Responsive student voice curriculum Thursday ### Class development project Bespoke curriculum (Thrive) Friday ### My progress Formal curriculum Monday, Tuesday and Friday follow a planned curriculum. Wednesday is a responsive student voice curriculum, and Thursday is a responsive developmental curriculum built around each class's needs. ## Learning for Life: the five-year journey Each year has a theme and a big question. 1. Year 7 ### Understanding me Who am I? 2. Year 8 ### Understanding myself with others How do I understand myself in relation to other people and the world around me? 3. Year 9 ### Developing my potential What am I capable of achieving? 4. Year 10 ### Becoming independent How do I become increasingly independent? 5. Year 11 ### Preparing for my future How do I prepare for life beyond Brookhaven? ![Change Alt Tag HERE](https://www.brookhavenschool.org.uk/images/pages/learning-for-life/brookhaven-1000x1000-learning-02.png) ## Progression across the years Three of the strands follow a planned sequence, building each year towards independence. The question each strand asks, Year 7 to Year 11 | Strand | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Emotional regulation | What am I feeling? | How do I understand complexity and uncertainty? | How do I cope with challenge and setbacks? | How do I manage responsibility and pressure? | How do I manage uncertainty and transition independently? | | Science behind the way we think | How does my brain work? | How do my thoughts influence my actions? | How do I learn most effectively? | How do I organise myself for independence? | How do I learn independently and achieve my goals? | | My progress | What are my targets? | What do I know about myself? | What are my aspirations and strengths? | What skills do I need for adulthood? | What are my plans for the future? | - Emotional regulationFeelingsComplexityChallengeResponsibilityTransition - Science behind the way we thinkBrain awarenessThinking skillsEffective learningExecutive functionIndependent learning - My progressAchievementSelf-understandingPotentialPreparation for adulthoodTransition planning ## Want to know more? We are always happy to talk about Learning for Life and how it supports your child. 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