This provision is suitable for Year 5 and 6 students with SEMH needs which are preventing them from accessing mainstream education.

Referrals should be made through the SEMH panel at Essex County Council: semhpanel@css-essex.co.uk

Adaptations to the curriculum

Within the EP, adaptations are made to how the curriculum is planned and taught to ensure needs are met. Examples of adaptations include:

• Smaller group sizes
• Regular low stress periods/brain breaks
• Flexible groupings and session times
• Access to adapted technology (e.g. laptops) as usual way of working
• Access to ear defenders/headphones to support sensory processing
• Shorter learning episodes to support regulation
• Regular assessment of foundation skills (e.g. IDL testing)
• Overlearning of content previously covered
• Adjusted break/lunch times
• Access to sensory/quiet spaces to regulate
• Access to sensory tools (e.g. bubble tubes, fidget pillows, weighted blankets)
• Access to key workers for withdrawal sessions
• Access to external agencies as part of curriculum time
• Access to offsite provisions, inc. regular work experience where appropriate
• Dedicated Core Strengths curriculum sessions
• Adjustments to uniform expectations to support sensory processing
• Access to additional learning platforms online
• Unstructured time support
• Access to Learning Support and associated interventions