Outreach Services
We work closely with a range of different agencies in order to provide our children with the best opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
Orrets Meadow
Laura Bithell is a specialist literacy teacher who comes to school every Wednesday morning to work with individuals and small groups of children who need extra support with the basic literacy skills and spelling. Work packs are provided for the children to use both in class and at home. Lots of over learning has proven to be effective in supporting the children’s progress.
Gilbrook
If a child is struggling to self-regulate their emotions or access the classroom environment because they find it too overwhelming, then a referral to Gilbrook Outreach would be made. Vicky Leary, who is the senior outreach teacher, works on a one-to-one basis with children in a confidential, supportive manner. Weekly visits allow for the development of a positive relationship and close monitoring of progress. Strategies and resources are provided for school to implement.
ASC Team
Support is sought from the ASC Team if a child is under assessment or has been diagnosed with ASC. School will work closely with parents/carers to gauge a clear understand of the child’s needs both at home and in school. Observations and consultations take place both with school and parents/carers and targets are set; these are reviewed regularly. The team will also provide support in the home if necessary.
Educational Psychologist
We will contact our Educational Psychologist if we believe a child is facing challenges in their education whether this is linked to emotional difficulties or learning. Parents/carers will always be consulted before this takes place and often encouraged to share their views and experiences. A wide range of interventions, assessments and training for staff will be suggested and/or provided in order to support the individual or group.
ADHD Foundation
The ADHD Foundation provides therapy sessions for children who need additional support to manage their emotions and/or behaviour. The children who receive additional support do not need to have been diagnosed with ADHD, however they might display behaviour that shows they find the school environment challenging. The Foundation works closely with staff to provide strategies and training to ensure all learners are supported appropriately. Along with this, they will meet with parents/carers and offer support and advice for the home environment.
0-19 Team
The 0-19 Team works closely with pupils, parents/carers and teachers, through the offer of support and advice on a range of issues. The team, including school nurses, play an important role in children’s development, carrying out screening programmes, supporting and managing medical conditions as well as safeguarding duties. Children referred on to a neurodevelopmental pathway will receive commuication and support from the 0-19
Occupational Therapist
The Occupational Therapist works with children who have difficulties with the practical and social skills necessary for their everyday life. An Occupational Therapist will aim to enable the child to be as physically, psychologically and socially independent as possible.
Speech and Language Therapist
A Speech Therapist attends school every other week to work with children requiring speech and language intervention. Once an initial assessment has taken place, often in the presence of the parents/carers, targets are set for the child to achieve. School, where necessary, is provided with a programme of activities to follow in order to reach the targets set.
Vision and Hearing Support
Wirral Council's Sensory Service aims to ensure that deaf and visually impaired children and young people (0-19 years) receive an appropriate inclusive education that enables them to fulfil their potential and develop into independent adults.
Beanstalk Reading Programme
Beanstalk is a national charity that provides one-to-one literacy support to children struggling with their reading through a network of trained Beanstalk reading helpers. We are visited by two reading helpers twice a week and they work with individual children supporting them to improve their reading and comprehension skills as well as develop a love for reading.