At Carrington Junior School we also have an 'Additional Resource Provision' (ARP). This placement is for up to eight children, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with a primary need of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The SEN team at County decide on the admission of pupils into the ARP based on the entry criteria.
This provision includes access to learning for some lessons within Puffin classroom, which is a dedicated teaching space with it's own cloakroom and toilet facilities.
Members of staff are dedicated to children in Puffin with the aim to support children integrate, where possible, based on their individual need.
Children in Puffin have access to a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) and an Occupational Therapist (OT) who visit on a weekly basis.
Children access mainstream classes for varying percentages of their school week, according to their needs. They also have access to extra interventions, such as social skills groups, life skills and emotional regulation support.
Children with ARP provision are registered in Puffin Class and access their timetables for the day.
A home/school book is provided for the children where the Puffin staff add comments to inform parents what went well and any issues that occurred or any activities that would be beneficial to practise at home. Parents are encouraged to write in these books to inform us of any changes of routine, evening/weekend activities or any incidents that may affect their child’s learning throughout the following day.
Annual reviews take place once a year but can be more often if deemed necessary. The SENDCo, Puffin Class teacher, SaLT, OT and other relevant staff join the parents to discuss the child’s progress during the year and together make any changes to the child’s EHC Plan and set new outcomes.
