KS1 and KS2

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.