To Enhance Academic Achievement
Springboard Junior
provides pupils aged 7 to 13 with:
A therapeutic, nurturing and structured day with an aim to bridge the gap between home and school, reintegrating pupils’ into a supportive learning environment
An ethos and promotion of strategies to develop pupil awareness, sense of responsibility and respect for themselves and others
Links with the community to support pupils’ social, emotional and physical welfare including the local community police, youth centre, local businesses and healthcare providers
Opportunities and support for pupils and parents/carers to be involved in the educative and therapeutic process, building successful partnerships between home and school
Coordinated and holistic support by meeting and communicating regularly with other agencies and welcoming other agency workers on site to provide valuable linked support for pupils
An introduction to the world of work through visiting speakers and topics such as “Choices”
Opportunities to develop physical, creative and social intelligence and confidence through daily afternoon activities including those involving sports, music, nature and community activities
A high challenge / low threat environment
An assessed and differentiated core curriculum in literacy and numeracy to support individual learning needs
A high staff:pupil ratio with daily 1:1 support in order to rebuild pupils’ confidence and identity as learners
An Individual Education Plan and a set of regularly reviewed pupil friendly and pupil owned personal targets
A broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum delivered through weekly stand alone topics enriched through guest speakers, trips and activities
Progressive basic skills programmes to enable pupils to gain confidence and further develop self esteem through functional literacy and numeracy
A structured, consistent and transparent system of rewards and sanctions supporting positive behaviour management
Coordinated and holistic support by meeting and communicating regularly with other agencies and welcoming other agency workers on site to provide valuable linked support for pupils
Supported reintegration into longer term inclusive education, supporting and accompanying visits, taster sessions and dual placements
An environment and curriculum to meet the objectives of their Statement of Educational Need, or an assessment process to assist in the preparation of a Statement.
Elizabeth Freeman
Headteacher
Elizabeth can be contacted on 01273 885109
