Nexus Satellite Provision
Nexus Satellite Provision- Wouldham
Satellite Provision:
Specialist supported inclusion will be achieved within a mainstream setting from a highly structured yet flexible learning environment that focuses on the personalised needs of children.
The provision is run by experienced Nexus staff who are knowledgeable about children with complex needs. The inclusive environment provides strong social and academic role models in which specialist teachers, therapists and all school staff work together to integrate support within everyday learning.
All staff demonstrate high expectations for children leading to bespoke and personalised life-long learning outcome achievements and collaborative planning for the future. The total resource should be used flexibly and transparently.
Access to mainstream classes:
The aim is for all pupils to access the mainstream facilities at Wouldham as much as possible. All decisions on what sessions are accessed are based on the individual needs of each pupil. Some pupils may go to one or two sessions with support whilst others may access session with no support if this is appropriate.
Some pupils have lunch in the main school dining room. Some pupils also choose to go into the main playground and mix with other pupils. All pupils are encouraged to access what they feel they can manage. However, we ensure that pupils are stretched and challenge themselves as much as possible.
Reception and Key stage 1 Base
2 classrooms with toilets accessible directly from the classroom
Fenced play area with direct access from the classrooms
Courtyard
2 small group, individual or therapy work rooms
Sensory room
Meeting and admin room
Hygiene room
Key Stage 2 base
2 classrooms
Toilets
Courtyard
1 small group, individual, or therapy work room
Sensory room
Meeting and Admin Room
Staffing teams:
The Satellite Provision is staffed with Nexus staff who have relevant experience in teaching pupils with special needs.
Children attending Satellite Provision have access to universal, targeted and specialist level interventions delivered within the provision supported by an enhanced Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy service provided by NHS therapists based in the satellite.
Each child attending would initially be offered an assessment package to establish the level of bespoke therapy provision required in this provision context. There will be a range of defined interventions offered to address EHCP requirements.
Therapists work collaboratively with highly skilled Nexus teachers and support staff to ensure pupils communication and sensory processing needs are integrated throughout the day within curriculum delivery plans.
Staffing ratio: Each class of twelve pupils will have a teacher and three teaching assistants.
Referrals to Satellite Provision :
All pupils in the provision are the responsibility of Nexus School. New pupils are referred to us by Kent council’s Special Educational Needs department. Pupils can be placed directly into the Satellite Provision if they are suitable. Alternatively, pupils may initially be placed at Nexus Tonbridge and can then make the transition at a later date when they are ready. In the event that a pupil struggles in the Satellite Provision they may be transferred back to Nexus Tonbridge if the Headteacher feels it is in their best interests.
Contact Information:
Nexus Foundation Special School
Upper Haysden Lane
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 8AA
