The Willows

Some children find the hall environment overwhelming at lunchtime. At Frizinghall we have a quiet calm classroom space for children to eat and work on their SEMH targets. This is our own take on a nurture provision.

This provision is delivered by Mrs Cole (Tuesday-Friday) and Mrs Rehman (Monday) There are also other members of staff who support in The Willows - Mrs Shahida, Mrs Sorenson and Miss Eyles

Children then have opportunity to choose provision activities which encourage turn taking, sharing with their peers and tolerance of others.

After children have eaten, they will go outside and play with their friends. During this time, games are played to encourage children to develop their social skills and cooperation. After playtime, children return back to the willows for a focused activity before going back to class.

These focused activities are based around children’s interests and ADPR targets. This falls within the graduated approach.

Here is an example plan of what we cover in The Willows. This is flexible and will be adapted to meet the needs and interests of the children who attend.

Term

Topic/ theme

Objective

Autumn 1

Experiences

Feeling’s biscuits

Marvellous Me

The Colour Monster – Feelings and Emotions

Pupils develop a sense of self. Including identity and where they belong in the community and school.

Attention Autism

Introduce Bucket time - Group activity that helps children develop their attention, listening, and eye contact skills.

Core word of the week

PHSE-

Sharing

Friendships

Rules and routines

Autumn 2

Experience

Fire safety - Fire station visit or Fire service to visit us

Making and tasting pumpkin soup

Wonderful Winter

Children’s interests

Christmas

Attention Autism

Blank Levels

Children in Need/ Remembrance

PHSE

Keeping safe

Road safety/ internet safety/fire safety

Spring 1

New year New me

Time

PHSE

Growing and changing

Spring 2

Keeping healthy – healthy eating / self-care- brushing teeth

Celebrations

PHSE

Feelings and emotions

Summer 1

Superheroes

PHSE

Valuing difference

Summer 2

Picnic in school

Dinosaurs

Moving on, Journeys and adventures

PHSE

Transition

Moving on