CUSP Access is the first of its kind; a curriculum created specifically with the needs of SEND pupils attending SLD settings in mind.

Why CUSP Access? 

• World class offer for SEND pupils 
• Create a blueprint for excellence 
• Build an expert SEND workforce 

 What is CUSP Access? 

Based on the same proven, evidence-informed principles as CUSP (Curriculum with Unity Schools Partnership), CUSP Access is: 

• sequenced and coherent to ensure pupils build up knowledge and retain what they have learned 
• built around a core spine of beautiful books that help pupils understand and explore core concepts 
• fully resourced so you have everything you need to focus on impactful teaching 
• generative – it will get better and better as we use it and learn more about what works well (and what needs refining) 
• co-constructed – it is being built with the input and feedback of SEND consultants and experts across the UK 
• a partnership rather than just a product – you are a really important part of it 

 Who is CUSP Access for? 

• Pupils with significant cognitive and communication challenges 
• Pupils with potentially multiple and complex learning needs 
• Pupils who deserve the very best and very highest ambitions 

 How has the CUSP Access curriculum been built? 

CUSP Access has been built with exactly the same approach as our core curriculum. 

• Identify the foundational knowledge that is the desired end point for students 
• Build the literature spine to expose the core concepts in the curriculum and soak pupils in brilliant literature 
• Sequence the core concepts to ensure that pupils learn cumulatively and retain what they have learned 
• Sequence the modules for maximum coherence to build strong schemas of knowledge 
• Distil this into the CUSP pedagogical framework to build excellent practitioners 
• Resource the curriculum fully to refocus teacher time on rehearsal, exposition and adaptation