The Ark
Class teacher: Mrs R. Los
(Assistant Head, SENCO, Deputy DSL, PHSE lead)
SEN support staff: Miss M. Cooper, Miss K. Greenwood, Miss R. Spencer, Mrs D. Ling (afternoons)
Our Rationale
The Ark is a unique provision for children who have an EHCP or are on the pathway for one. It is for children who have significant social communication and interaction needs, and where a highly bespoke provision has been recommended.
Aims
We want children to have a curriculum which meets their needs.
We want children to learn, enjoy, be excited and achieve.
To support the sensory needs of all children.
To support the communication needs of all children.
To use an intensive interaction approach.
To help individuals develop a sense of self.
To promote independence.
To provide an individualised and adapted curriculum.
How we will support learning
Our learning will incorporate:
sensory exploration
- play exploration with an intensive interaction approach
focus work (1:1, small group work)
shared snack time
access to outdoor play
fine and gross motor development
Important information about The Ark
Children will play outside every day and require a pair of wellies and waterproof trousers in school at all times.
It would be useful if children had spare clothes too. Please make sure any necessary personal care items are brought to school too.
What we do in The Ark
what will a typical day in the ark look like.pdf
Daily movement songs
Nursery rhymes we are learning
Our Reading journey