Engagement
Principles of Reintegration
We can provide an outreach model based on principles of reintegration to school.These principles are as follows:- Rebuilding relationships and trust in education - mentoring and resilience building.
- Learning to learn again - disengagement and barrier reduction. It is vital to ensure that individuals relearn the skills of learning to be able to bridge gaps in their education.
- Valuing education and future proofing - quick wins and reward conditioning to ensure individuals reconnect with the value of education and their individual pathways (to include AQA unit awards).
- Baseline testing, assessment and filling learning gaps - individuals who are assessed when they are in crisis will almost always underachieve. When pupils demonstrate that they feel safe and are ready to be assessed, we will baseline and develop a learning plan to ensure there is progress at the earliest opportunity.
- Preparation for reintegration - whether this is the current or future setting, pupils will be prepared for reintegration including securing knowledge, self-esteem and self-worth.
- Preparation for adulthood - including careers support, Gatsby benchmarks, next steps post 16 and reducing the likelihood of NEET.
- Quality first teaching and the ‘Three Waves of Intervention’ model.
Quality First Teaching Strategies
Our approach is underpinned by a clear set of teaching strategies that ensure high quality, consistent learning experiences.- Small Step Planning
- Plan for Error
- Assessment for Learning Strategies
- Manipulatives and Representations
- Metacognition and Modelling
- Explicit Teaching of Mathematical Vocabulary
- Examples and Non-Examples
- Ensure 100% Participation
- Purposeful Practice
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Range of Activities
A broad range of activities underpin our outreach model, designed to support personal, social and academic development.- Behavioural mentoring and support including CBT (we also have a Therapy Dog)
- Sensory, social and emotional awareness and support
- Confidence, respect and resilience building
- Learning to learn, and re-engagement in education
- Rediscovering education from the world around us, including:
- Maths curriculum including practical applications to everyday problems
- English Language and Literature Curriculum – the love of reading
- Natural sciences including Chemistry and Biology
- Humanities covering Geography and History investigation (local focus)
- STEM studies including limitations of materials and the design process
- Art, Design and Photography – developing creativity
- Food and Nutrition (including a weekly family dining experience)
- Citizenship, PSHE and RSE
- Sport and Exercise – linked to Food and Nutrition
- Careers and the world of work – The Gatsby Benchmarks
- Creative digital media skills for young people
- Forest school activities
- Monthly learning journey planning available to the setting
- Daily session reports
- AQA unit awards through all key stages
