At our school, we are proud to offer a nurturing and inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision through our two dedicated hubs. We provide a calm, structured and supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.  

HUBS: 

Hub 1 for children in year 1 and Hub 2 for children in year 2 and above.  

Both hubs support pupils to access learning in small groups with lessons adapted to meet individual needs. Our aim is to help every child feel safe, valued and confident in their learning.  

 Hub 1: 

Teacher: Mrs Swiderska  

Teaching Assistants: Miss Thornewell, Mrs Smith and Mrs Mbarouk.  

Hub 2:  

Teacher: Mrs Blakeman  

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Sidhu, Miss Flavell and Mrs Mbarouk. 

Learning Environment and Curriculum : 

Our both  hubs are well-resourced classrooms staffed by experienced adults who are trained to support children with a range of special educational needs. Students in both hubs follow the National Curriculum for phonics, maths, science and topic lessons. All learning is personalised, flexible and adapted to suit each pupil’s level, learning style and individual targets.  

In Hub 1 and 2 teaching is highly practical and sensory based to support early development.  

Children explore learning through sensory stories with well-based resources and structured play. This approach helps pupils develop communication skills, vocabulary, attention and understanding of the world. Story focus across the year includes:  

HUB 1  

Autumn Term: Goldilocks and Three Bears, We are going on a leaf hunt, We are going on a pumpkin hunt, Owl Babies, The Gingerbread Man and Christmas EYFS stories.  

Spring Term: The Tiger who came to Tea, Whatever Next, The Three Little Pigs, We are going on an Easter egg hunt.  

Summer term: Dear Zoo, The very hungry caterpillar, Jack and the Beanstalk and we are going on a bear hunt.  

PSHE:  

PSHE is a key part of the Hub 1 learning:  

Autumn Term: We focus on personal hygiene, self care routines, toileting needs and seasonal clothing.  

Spring Term: We work on our emotions and feelings by using The Colour Monster book to recognise, understand ,name and try to manage emotions.  

Summer term: We focus on building relationships through adult-modelled play and social interactions: turn taking, sharing and using simple communication and social cues. 

Physical Development:  

Physical Education : Hub 1 students follow EYFS PE based on primary PE planning curriculum , sessions include sensory circuits and physical development activities.  

PE takes place every Friday in hub 1.  

Fine and gross Motor Skills :  

Across both hubs, pupils daily take part in activities that support: 

Fine motor skills (hard strength coordination) 

Gross motor skills (movement, balance) 

HUB 2 :  

Autumn Term: Goldilocks and Three Bears, We are going on a leaf hunt, We are going on a pumpkin hunt, Owl Babies, The Gingerbread Man and Christmas EYFS stories.  

Spring Term: The Tiger who came to Tea, Whatever Next,  We are going on an easter egg hunt.  

Summer term: Dear Zoo, The very hungry caterpillar, Jack and the Beanstalk and we are going on a bear hunt. 

 

Physical Development:  

Physical Education : Hub 2 students access PE in their classrooms with support from a Hub TA.  

 

Arts and Crafts : 

Both hubs enjoy art and craft lessons, linked to stories, seasonal celebrations and curriculum topics. These sessions encourage creativity, communication and sensory exploration.  

Life Skills:  

This year, we introduce Life Skills lessons that support independence and real-life learning in both provisions. Students practise everyday skills such as cooking and baking, making salads and smoothies, washing, tidying and organising, planting and gardening, packing presents and practical tasks.  

Sensory music : 

Both hubs take part in sensory music sessions. Students explore a range of musical instruments and participate in activities based around a chosen song. These sessions support sensory regulation, listening skills and enjoyment of music.  

TAC PAC Massage:  

Across both hubs we offer TAC PAC sessions- communication approach that uses touch and music to support sensory regulation and connection. TAC PAC helps create sensory alignment and is particularly beneficial for children and young people with sensory impairments, complex learning difficulties and pre- verbal levels of communication. TAC PAC supports relaxation, engagement and meaningful interaction.  

We deliver TAC PAC sessions three times a week.  

Attention Bucket Session called Bucket Time  

These sessions are designed to build attention, communication and social skills in a fun, structured way. Using visually exciting and motivating objects presented from a bucket or box, children are encouraged to develop shared focus, anticipation and engagement. Attention bucket sessions support: joint attention, turn taking and early communication skills.