Strand on the Green Junior School Prospectus

Stretch and Support
As children move through the school, teaching is organised in sets for both
maths and reading. This ensures learning moves at the right pace and provides
the right level of challenge for every child.
We recognise that many of our children will need extra support at some time
during their school career. Strand’s learning support team work with children in
class, individually and in small groups to provide an appropriate intervention,
whether for a brief period or on a longer term basis. We aim to identify each
child’s particular needs as early as possible; regular standardised testing
enables us to screen for difficulties and monitor progress. We work closely with
families from the outset, keeping parents informed about progress and the
support and challenge we put in place. Where necessary, we draw on advice
from our educational psychologist or other experts within a skilled team of
professionals.
As an important first step, we work closely with our Infant colleagues to ensure
a smooth handover, making sure we continue their good work.
The Swan Centre
Our most exciting joint venture with the Infant School to date is the development
of The Swan Centre, our provision for children on the autistic spectrum. The
centre provides 27 places for children from the ages of 4 to 11 and sits at the
heart of both our site and our school. The Swan Centre provides a safe and
secure environment where children can learn core skills each morning, whilst
offering opportunities to integrate into the mainstream classes each afternoon.
Therapies are provided on site and we work closely with specialists to continue
their valuable work in class.
All applications to the Swan Centre should be made via the SEN department of
the Local Authority.
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