Key Stages 1 and 2

The rationale for the majority of learners at KS1 and 2 is to support and prepare them for a successful reintegration back in to their mainstream school.  For some learners the Hub placement will provide valuable insight to what provision works best and can support a positive application for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as supporting those learners who have an EHCP and finding an appropriate provision that can successfully met their needs whatever that may look like.

The curriculum model therefore is a twin-track holistic and academic approach.  

 

12-Week Hub Programmes

These programmes are for children who have been identified as needing an intense package of work to improve behaviours in school. Learners work in a small group of 6, taught by the team of a primary teacher and practitioners.  We base our provision on an Early Years model with a nurture-based approach, which sits alongside the teaching of emotional regulation skills, for which we base our teaching on the ‘Zones of Regulation’ curriculum.  The delivery is based around books to start the learning and there are links across the week.

The main aims of these interventions are tailored to each group but include the following:

• Developing positive feelings about ‘school’ and ‘learning’.
• Developing positive relationships with school staff and peers.
• Naming and identifying feelings in ourselves and others.
• Developing and learning coping strategies for different emotions.
• Developing confidence and boosting self-esteem.
• Developing resilience and perseverance.
• Improving communication skills.
• Developing social skills.

In order to teach the above skills, children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum, including literacy, maths, art, team building, role play, cooking activities as well as lots of physical activities. In addition, guided and supported play is carefully timetabled into every session.  Meal times or break times are included but are used to develop social skills.

Depending on the individual needs of each learner, they may attend school alongside this programme of work

All learners at Key Stage 2 undertake Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) which gives them opportunities for developing their leadership skills, team building, communication, confidence, self-esteem, independence, as well as decision and choice making.

 

Day 6 Provision

In the case where a child has been permanently excluded from their school, we will offer educational provision until Day 15 of the Permanent Exclusion.

We will make arrangements to contact the family and map out a suitable plan according to the needs of the individual learner.

The programme prioritises helping the child mentally process the exclusion. We aim to boost their wellbeing so that they can start a new school with the best possible mindset for success.