The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS
Phone: 0208 518 2562
Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP)
The ARP is an Additionally Resourced Provision which opened its doors in September 2019 for identified Redbridge pupils with social communication difficulties and those diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Pupils in the ARP benefit from a personalised approach in a specifically designed, low- stimulus environment within the mainstream school. Within the provision, pupils take part in additional activities designed to meet their own complex needs. Small groups are run to foster a range of skills with pupils from their own peer group and pupils are offered ‘sensory diets’ in order to reduce their anxiety levels and to support any sensory processing difficulties. Programmes and timetables are student-centred and highly differentiated. The morning sessions follow a highly structured routine with communication as a core focus. Pupils follow a personalised curriculum covering core and foundation curriculum subjects differentiated accordingly. The environment incorporates a dedicated large and small classroom, with individual work stations, toilet facilities, a sensory room, as well as a safe and secure outdoor area. Children also have access to all mainstream internal and outdoor areas as is considered appropriate for their individual needs.
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To provide individual curricula with access to mainstream education
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To facilitate pupils’ academic progress by addressing their individual needs
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To enable pupils’ to experience all aspects of school life
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To cultivate an ethos where each person is treated with respect
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To build pupils’ self-concept, confidence and self-esteem
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To encourage pupil’s independence in all areas of life
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To improve pupils’ social and communication skills
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To provide opportunities to develop successful social interaction
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To encourage personal behaviour management, thus developing a sense of
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responsibility
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To support with sensory and emotional regulation
Useful Links​
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Prospectus
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Pupils are supported in all stages of transition.
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All children within the ARP have visual schedules. Transition books and visual calendars are made available at the end of the school year to help support children through the holidays so that they are prepared to return after the summer break.
We have uploaded some information, resources and links that you may find helpful to use at home with your child. Most of these resources are what the children are familiar with at school. If you would like further support, please contact your child's class teacher by emailing his/her class mailbox and someone from the Inclusion Team will contact you.
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Who should I contact if I have any questions or concerns about my child's SEND?
Abdul – Lead Practitioner for SEND