Juniper Class is one of our Year 3 and 4 high needs classes, supporting pupils with complex learning needs. Children benefit from a high level of personalised learning, with smaller class sizes and a higher staff-to pupil ratio to ensure they receive the support they need to thrive.
Children follow the Navigator or Adventurer pathway, which is broad, balanced and relevant to their needs. Learning is carefully structured around a highly individual, child-led timetable, designed to support progress across four key areas: Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Physical and Sensory development and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Teaching is consistent and supported by engaging, calm classroom environements, visual supports and hands-on, multi-sensory learning. A strong focus is placed on sensory processing and theraputic approaches, helping children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. Children have access to a multi-sensory programme, including light and sound experiences, sensory circuits, outdoor learning and therapies. Some children also follow sensory integration programmes, built into daily routines.
All children have Personalised Learning Goals (PLGs), which support the development of independence and help them become confident, world-ready learners.
Juniper Class provides a calm, nurturing and structured environment where children are supported to develop skills, confidence and independence at a pace that is right for them.
Each child follows a personalised timetable designed around the four areas of their EHCP: Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Physical and Sensory development.
Learning is planned around each child’s needs, strengths and interests. The school day is structured and predictable, helping children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
Children in Juniper follow the Navigator or Adventurer pathways, taught through fun and memorable themes that ensure learning is relevant and meaningful.
Learning focuses on:
Communication and interaction
Early reading, writing and maths
Physical and sensory development
Emotional wellbeing and independence
This approach helps children develop both learning skills and important life skills.
We use a Total Communication Approach, including further perosnalised visual supports, symbols, signing and other communication methods, so every child can communicate in the way that works best for them.
Children have access to a range of sensory and theraputic epxeriences, including:
Light and sound room
Sensory circuits
Outdoor learning
Therapeutic activities
Multi-sensory learning
Forest Schools
Rebound therapy
Hydrotherapy
Life skills learning in the community
Where needed, children are supported by our Occupational Therapist, who creates individual sensory programmes that are built into the school day.
Children have Personalise Learning Goals that support confidence, independence and emotional regulation. Clear routines, familiar adults and consistent approaches help children feel secure and supported.
Independence is encouraged through structured routines, visual supports and child-led learning. Skills are developed gradually, at a pace that is right for each child.
We support children with their life skills through regular community and educational visits.
