Intervention groups are used consistently throughout KS1 and KS2 for targeting children with areas of concern such as maths, reading, writing, speech & language and social and emotional skills. If parents have a concern they are welcome to discuss this at any time with the class teacher or SENCO.
Interventions in Key Stage One
Cool kids for physical skills
Teodorescu resources for handwriting
1:1 and small group Phonic support
1:1 and small group Speech and language support
Abacus Maths
Speed Sounds (Phonics)
Extra reading – 1:1
Learning mentor support – 1:1/ small group
Word Workshop
Interventions in KS2
Cool kids for physical skills
Teodorescu resources for handwriting
1:1 or small group Phonic support
1-1 or small group Speech and language support
Wave 3 Maths
Springboard
Fresh Start Ruth Miskin
Talk Maths
Grammar for writing
Toe by Toe 1:1 programme for reading.
Extra reading – 1:1
Learning mentor support – 1:1 / groups
Nessy
Resources currently available within classrooms are:
Sloping boards for writing
Coloured overlays for reading
Individual workstations
Pencils and pencil grips
Different types of scissors
Speed sound spelling books
Wobble cushions
Outdoor learning
Fidget toys
Pencil grips
Role-play areas
Gross and fine motor skills equipment
Allotments and Poly tunnel
ICT resources
Visual timetables
These are the current interventions which are used to meet the needs of pupils currently within our school. Staff at Short Wood monitor and review the intervention/support regularly. This list is not exhaustive and is consistently reviewed to meet the needs of all pupils in collaboration with parents.
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