Rokeby Resource Provision
Rokeby Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) was established in September 2021, with an initial capacity of 7 pupils with an EHCP whose primary area of need is ‘communication and interaction’. Following the success of the provision, and the increasing need for spaces, the provision was expanded and now caters for 10 pupils. Mrs Lunn is our SRP Class Teacher.
The SRP is a nurturing environment which is designed enable learners to develop their communication skills through a mixture of adult led interventions and purposeful play. It is led by a qualified teacher and a skilled team of teaching assistants providing a ratio of 4 adults to 10 pupils. A speech and language therapist works in the SRP each week, providing support and advice to staff and delivering 1:1 therapy sessions.
We believe that pupils at Rokeby SRP should be equipped with the skills they need to be able to communicate effectively at school, home and in the wider community so that they can make their wants and needs known and develop fulfilling relationships.
Each child’s curriculum is designed to meet their individual needs, drawing directly on the Provision, Outcomes and Targets outlined in their EHCPs. For some of our pupils, it is appropriate to access some lessons in the mainstream class with adult support. Others will spend the majority of their day in the SRP but may join their mainstream peers for break and lunchtimes.
Each child’s progress is monitored carefully through daily observations and assessment opportunities are planned for linked to individual weekly targets. Additionally, we use the Birmingham Toolkit and the Autism Education Trust Framework to formally assess progress across the 4 areas of need.
We believe that when school staff and parents work together, outcomes for children are improved. To that end, each pupil has a ‘Super Learning Padlet’ which is a secure portal for parents and staff to upload and share photos, videos and reports from school and home. This enables parents to share in the successes their children have been having at school on a daily basis and allows school staff to share in successes from home. Parents are also invited to attend regular ‘shared learning’ events where they can come spend a session in the SRP with their children.
Places in the SRP are offered through the High Needs panel process. If you would like to find out more, or arrange to come for a visit, please contact Caroline Woodhill (Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo) woodhill.c@stowevalley.com
What do the professionals say about our provision for pupils with SEND?
"Rokeby is an outstanding school and everyone really cares about the children and is committed to supporting them in achieving their best. It is a breath of fresh air to work in a school where the priority is spending budgets on support staff who then work with those children that need that additional support. The class teachers and support staff work wonderfully together as a team. I can honestly say that school runs like a well-oiled machine!"
Sharon Davies – Specialist Advisory Teacher SENDTAC.
“It is a pleasure to work and liaise with staff at Rokeby and engage in collaborative working for the children on the Speech and Language Therapy caseload. There is excellent communication between the SLT and Rokeby staff. School staff are involved in sessions and always enthusiastic to support objectives and implement recommendations. Support staff are a credit to the school and work in partnership with SLT”.
NHS Speech and Language Therapist
What do parents say about our provision for pupils with SEND?
‘The school and nursery have been amazing with supporting my son with assessments and referrals for autism.’
‘All the staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and we are very well informed. The support has been excellent and we can see the progress made in a short space of time.’