Halo

The Halo

We are delighted to welcome you to our Halo, our dedicated specialist enhanced classroom. This provision is for pupils who have an Educational Health Care Plan that require a higher level of support and an alternative curriculum. It provides a safe, structured and supportive space for children who face significant barriers to learning. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of every child, embracing their individual strengths and together supporting their challenges helping them grow and achieve.

Our approach is grounded in a curriculum that has been thoughtfully developed in collaboration with Synergy Education Trust. This bespoke curriculum is tailored specifically to meet the diverse needs of our children, ensuring that every learning experience is meaningful, accessible, and empowering. It supports holistic development - academically, socially, emotionally, and physically - while allowing each child to progress at their own pace.

 

What Makes Our Curriculum Special?

Inclusive & Personalised:

We follow a flexible, evidence-based approach that adapts to each child's strengths and needs.

Inspired by Research:

Our curriculum is built using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and other proven strategies to ensure every child can succeed.

We have three Learning Pathways:

Embrace Pathway - for children at the earliest stages of development, focusing on sensory experiences, early communication and interaction.

Inspire Pathway - for children developing independence and communication, often beginning to access parts of the National Curriculum.

Engage Pathway - for children who are able to access the National Curriculum but experience significant social and emotional barriers.

Four Key Areas of Learning:

1. Communication and Interaction: Helping children express themselves in ways that work for them - using speech, visuals, gestures, or technology. Communication is embedded in all activities and built through real-life, meaningful experiences.

2. Cognitive Development: Supporting children in exploring, problem-solving and making sense of the world around them. This includes early literacy, numeracy, memory and thinking skills, delivered in a hands on and playful ways.

3. Wellbeing: Promoting emotional regulation, physical activity, creativity, and sensory development. Activities like art, music, dance, and swimming help children build confidence and manage their emotions.

4. Independence: Preparing children for life by developing important skills like self-care, social awareness, and decision-making. These are taught naturally throughout the school day and supported by experiences both in and outside school.

 

How Do We Know It's Working?

We regularly assess each child's progress using well-established tools like Cherry Garden Maps and the SCERTS Framework, which help track communication, emotional development, and learning. This allows us to personalise learning targets and ensure children are always moving forward in ways that are meaningful to them.

Working Together

Our curriculum is about more than just academics - it's about helping every child grow in confidence, enjoy learning and feel included in their school community. By working in partnership with families, we ensure every child has the support they need to achieve their full potential.

 

The Halo is a communication and language rich environment which offers a flexible framework that supports children to engage with learning in ways that are meaningful and motivating to them. The Halo provides provision for the diverse profiles of young children promoting a nurturing and responsive learning environment where all can thrive.

The Halo is not just a unit, it is a family where your child will be understood, supported, and inspired. We are honoured to be a part of your child's educational journey and look forward to working together in partnership with you.