Links with Host School KS2 has close professional links with the staff and pupils of Fairholme School. Where appropriate pupils from KS2 can be included in some activities or lessons thereby providing access to good role models and enabling pupils to develop positive self-images; KS2 pupils only integrate into the host school when they are supported by a member of WPES staff. Exit Strategies Attendance at the KS2 provision is usually for up to two terms; however, this may vary depending on the referral criteria and individual need. Pupils on fixed term exclusions or off-site intervention will normally return to their own school with support (see re-integration programme), although there may be times when a new school placement is considered more appropriate. For pupils who have been permanently excluded or who have undergone a managed transfer the exit criteria for reintegration into a new mainstream placement is: More positive self-image; Attitude to school and attendance improved; Confidence, willingness to move on; Better motivation and attitude to learning; Targets/objectives met over at least half a term and without constant support; All of these areas are identified by PASS, PSHE and Target setting. For some pupils a period of mainstream experience may be offered prior to reintegration to ensure that progress is sustained within a mainstream setting. Mainstream experience is supported and monitored by KS2 Pupil Support staff. Once a is considered ready for reintegration, a report is submitted to the Pupil Coordination Panel (PCP) so a new placement can be requested. Pupils who do not meet targets/objectives over at least half a term or, who need constant support are referred to alternative agencies/provision for advice and support and to establish an appropriate exit strategy. The criteria for referral are: Learning: Low attainment in relation to ability; Falling motivation; Poor concentration and attention difficulties; Behaviour affecting learning of individual and/or class group. Emotional social development: Difficult relationships with adults/peers; Low self-esteem; Social skills deficits; Communication skill deficits; Behaviour management pupil or staff issue; – Risk of exclusion; Vulnerable pupils. Attendance: Patterns of poor attendance.
Links with Host School KS2 has close professional links with the staff and pupils of Fairholme School. Where appropriate pupils from KS2 can be included in some activities or lessons thereby providing access to good role models and enabling pupils to develop positive self-images; KS2 pupils only integrate into the host school when they are supported by a member of WPES staff. Exit Strategies Attendance at the KS2 provision is usually for up to two terms; however, this may vary depending on the referral criteria and individual need. Pupils on fixed term exclusions or off-site intervention will normally return to their own school with support (see re-integration programme), although there may be times when a new school placement is considered more appropriate. For pupils who have been permanently excluded or who have undergone a managed transfer the exit criteria for reintegration into a new mainstream placement is: More positive self-image; Attitude to school and attendance improved; Confidence, willingness to move on; Better motivation and attitude to learning; Targets/objectives met over at least half a term and without constant support; All of these areas are identified by PASS, PSHE and Target setting. For some pupils a period of mainstream experience may be offered prior to reintegration to ensure that progress is sustained within a mainstream setting. Mainstream experience is supported and monitored by KS2 Pupil Support staff. Once a is considered ready for reintegration, a report is submitted to the Pupil Coordination Panel (PCP) so a new placement can be requested. Pupils who do not meet targets/objectives over at least half a term or, who need constant support are referred to alternative agencies/provision for advice and support and to establish an appropriate exit strategy. The criteria for referral are: Learning: Low attainment in relation to ability; Falling motivation; Poor concentration and attention difficulties; Behaviour affecting learning of individual and/or class group. Emotional social development: Difficult relationships with adults/peers; Low self-esteem; Social skills deficits; Communication skill deficits; Behaviour management – pupil or staff issue; Risk of exclusion; Vulnerable pupils. Attendance: Patterns of poor attendance.