Additional Therapy & Communication Techniques to support SEND
Some pupils require additional therapy input and this may be carried out by class staff or visiting professionals. In some classes the timetable reflects the need for pupils to have a longer period of time for sessions. Where appropriate MOVE, Rebound, Motor Learning, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy targets are incorporated into a student’s daily/weekly timetable. We aim to give our students opportunities to MOVE with a purpose, to help maintain our students independence.
What is the Move Programme and how can it support our pupils to gain functional mobility?
The Move Programme is a philosophy, a way of life for disabled children and young people, with complex needs; it provides personalised care and support that they need to gain functional mobility, and increased independence.
Quite simply, the Move Programme is a practice put in place so disabled children and young people with complex needs are supported to gain the physical and communication skills they need in order to:
The MOVE programme ensures that the individual and their family are fully involved as team members in the development of their personal functional goals.
We also deliver Hydrotherapy, Physio and Motor Learning and Rebound therapies within school. All these therapies aid the following benefits:
Numeracy |
Communication |
Stamina |
Strength of limbs |
Co-ordination |
Freedom of movement |
Patience |
Independence |
Relaxation |
Self-confidence |
Balance |
Fun and enjoyment |
Muscle tone |
Reaction speed |
Self-image |
Eye contact |
Spatial awareness |
Sense of achievement |
Body awareness |
Social awareness |
Consideration of others |
Colour recognition
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Height and depth perception |
Trust and confidence in Coach/Assistant |
Communication:
Stubbin Wood School recognises that communication is a vital part of our pupils’ education. We endeavour to provide an environment which caters for the use of a range of communication methods.
It is very important for our pupils to be able to communicate and equally as important for everyone who works with our pupils to support them appropriately.
There are many different forms of communication techniques used at Stubbin Wood which are chosen to meet the individual needs of the pupils:
In providing access to a range of communication methods we hope to help our pupils make choices, make their needs know and be involved in making decisions about their lives.
To read the School's Policy outlining our support of students with SEND, please click this link or read the documents in the Inclusion & SEND page in our Policies & Statements section