The Resourced Provision is split into 3 classes - Helen Keller (Year 1-3), Paul Whittaker (Year 4-6) and Thomas Edison (specialist class for children who have multiple and complex sensory needs). Each class is overseen by a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) and children are also supported by Specialist Support Workers within their lessons.
Children in Helen Keller and Paul Whittaker learn English and Maths in a bespoke and personalised way which is planned and taught by their ToD, taking into account their specific Deafness or other learning needs. Children in these classes also have access to specialist British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies lessons which are planned and taught by our Deaf Instructor.
Children are encouraged to find their preferred method of communication and teachers support and encourage this during lessons. Children also have use of specialist equipment such as radio aids, which supports them being able to access the learning being taught. These aids are especially helpful when our children access mainstream school life, such as joining theme lessons such as Science and History. Our children are supported in mainstream by our specialist support workers who advocate for their needs and adapt the teaching where needed, to support children's access and understanding of the learning.
Whilst we endeavour to develop a strong sense of self, encouraging our children to be proud of their Deafness and foster strong positive relationships with their Deaf peers and staff, we also know how important it is for them to experience mainstream school life with their hearing peers. Our children join their class PE, swimming or dance lessons every week as well as spending three afternoons a week in their mainstream class covering lessons such as History and Science. Children also attend any trips or residentials their mainstream class are attending, and these are supported by staff from our provision. Children also have the opportunity to learn how to play trumpets and these lessons are taught by a peripatetic music teacher.
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