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​​​​Welcome to
Conifer Class
SEMH ARP
      (Alternative Resourced Provision)   

Conifer Class is home to our SEMH Nurture Provision (or ARP - Alternative Resourced Provision). We are an 8 place provision for children with an EHCP where SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) is the prime need. Many of the children that attend our provision have additional special educational needs such as Autism and ADHD.

We are a small, nurturing classroom which provides a safe space in which children can develop their ability to self-regulate whilst building positive relationships with others. Personalised learning caters for each child's individual needs and a higher staff to pupil ratio ensures they are supported every step of the way. 

Admissions
As the provision is funded by the Local Authority, there is an admissions process through the SEND Team at Central Bedfordshire Council. We welcome children from anywhere across the County and beyond.
Central Bedfordshire Council commissions the 8 places in the provision through an application, consultation and agreement process. This process usually starts with the child's current school and a change of placement can be requested through the Annual Review or Emergency/Interim review. It remains the responsibility of the Local Authority to place children within our provision.

Staffing
The staff in Conifer Class are;
  • Mrs. Shires - Inclusion Lead
  • Mrs. Wilson - SEND Teaching Assistant
  • Miss. Owen - SEND Teaching Assistant
  • Miss. Cole - SEND Teaching Assistant
  • Miss. Cornfoot - Teaching Assistant

Inclusion / Mainstream
Our SEMH ARP is based in one of our classrooms and is just as much a part of the school as any other class. We are highly inclusive and offer integration into the mainstream environment and into lessons / classes as appropriate. One of the overarching aims of the our Provision is to enable children to access mainstream school in a positive and successful way. We have aspirational aims for access to mainstream of 50% or more. If your child does join a mainstream class for any lessons, you can find their curriculum and learning topics on their webpage. 

Curriculum
Our broad and balanced curriculum is pitched at a level that enables all children to succeed. In order to address gaps in knowledge, understanding or experience (due to missed education in the past and/or children's SEMH difficulties presenting a barrier to learning) the children may cover a previous year group's curriculum in certain subject areas. Much of our learning time is also given to emotional literacy and developing the children's social skills. 
English and Maths are always delivered at the child's current level of understanding regardless of what year group he or she is in.

Communication
Each child has a Home/School Communication Book which staff will write in each day to inform parents about their child's day at school. We encourage parents to also write in this book if there is anything you feel we need to know. We also communicate via telephone and direct email.  

Transport
Children with a place in the SEMH ARP are entitled to transport if they live out of the catchment area of the school. This can be arranged prior to transition by completing the online transport request form, or at any time during the school year (speak to Mrs. Shires). As this process can take a long time, it is advisable to complete the transport request form as soon as possible. Parents can of course, transport their child themselves and claim the mileage cost back from the Local Authority each month. 

The online transport request form can be found here:
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/3/schools_and_education/530/apply_for_school_transport

School day
The school day for Conifer Class is slightly different to the rest of the school. The full time hours are 9.15am until 3pm. Children who transition into the ARP are usually on phased integration and so their hours will differ slightly to the above. An integration plan will be personalised and take a child's current ability to access and engage in education into consideration.

I am very proud of how our small, nurturing environment enables children to build trust in adults and form a positive view of school. Our caring staff team supports children to form friendships and engage in learning, meaning they make excellent progress socially, emotionally and academically. 
I hope you have found this information useful. Please read on for more specific information about the current term.

Mrs. Shires   
Autumn term 2023

 If your child accesses mainstream lessons, please see that class' webpage for information.

We will continue to focus on building relationships, developing social skills and fostering trust this term  We always want the children to feel happy coming to school and that it is somewhere they can have fun, make friends and be creative. The expert staff team will weave learning opportunities from each child's personalised curriculum throughout the day.
We will also look forward to learning about:

Science:
Animals including Humans

History / Geography:
The World

PSHE:
Growth Mindset
Conflict resolution
Emotional regulation
Building positive relationships
Anti-bullying

Computing:
E-safety
Creating images

Design Technology:
Pirate lunchboxes

You may find the following useful:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ 
www.net-aware.org.uk/ 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/five-ways-to-help-childrens-wellbeing/zfb2d6f
https://www.autismbedfordshire.net/
https://outsidein-solutions.com/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/diagnosis-support-pack
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/diagnosis-support-pack/talking-about-a-diagnosis
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For further information and policies please see our Safeguarding and SEND page