Willow

We are a semi-formal KS3 class of eight pupils aged 11 – 14. We use a wide range of multi sensory approaches to support our learning. We also use a total communication approach, to support all our learners in understanding and expressing their hopes, wishes, needs and feelings. Alongside following a wide range of curriculum subjects, we are starting to learn more about independence and personal safety, especially whilst out and about in the community.

We go out on trips every Wednesday to support this. These include visits to the supermarket to buy our daily snacks, areas where we can improve upon our fine and gross motor skills, alongside keeping healthy, public places related to our specific interests, such as animal sanctuaries and cafes. During these trips we will work on our functional literacy and maths skills, including reading labels/signs, money and other measurement skills, alongside personal safety, e.g. road crossing, stranger danger, general hazards and risks, and communication.