Support and provision available

Here are some of the interventions that may be used with your pupil at school:

Phonics, Reading & Literacy Support

·        Little Wandle Rapid Catch‑Up / SEND programme (structured pathway)

·        Apples & Pears (blending & decoding; workbook & teacher’s book)

·        Let’s Look (visual discrimination; LDA resource)

·        Dancing Bears (Decoding; Books A & B)

·        Bear Necessities (Blending & Decoding; Book A1)

·        Sound Discovery (phonology; Phase 2, 3, 4 plans & resources; Phase 5 alternative consonants; prefixes/suffixes/syllables; alphabet/phonemes materials)

·        Sound Linkage (phonology; folder‑based programme)

·        Beat Dyslexia (multi‑sensory literacy; Books 1–3)

·        Nessy (online subscription for screening & dyslexia programmes for spelling / reading and maths)

·        Clicker software (writing support; iPads)

Language & Communication Support

·        Semantic Links - semantic knowledge, categorisation, word‑finding, vocabulary, verbal reasoning (shared folder resources)

·        Speech and Language Link screening (EYFS) followed by targeted 1:1 or group Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) interventions

·        Speech and Language Link

Motor Skills & Sensory Processing

·        Gym Trail - fine and gross motor skills; physical development (Suffolk County Council folder)

·        Sensory Circuits — sensory regulation activities

·        Occupational Therapy (OT) recommended programmes

Cognition & Learning Support

·        Power of 2 - maths skills (book)

·        Numicon - visual mathematical concepts (tiles; Foundation & KS2)

·        Connections with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - resilience, self‑esteem, well‑being

·        Individual resource packs; scaffolded tasks; manipulatives to close gaps

Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)

·        Peer mentors & nurture provision

·        Daily emotional regulation activities

·        Mental Health Support Team (MHST) involvement where appropriate

·        CBT‑informed activities for resilience & well‑being

·        Worry boxes / Colour Monsters / nurture boxes

·        Trained ELSA’s at both schools

Assistive Technology

·        iPads

·        Clicker software

·        Visual learning tools and IT supports

·        Access to reader pens from Specialist Education Services (SES)

Bentley School's Christian Ethos

"Know that I am with you always," Matthew 28:20 We encourage the spiritual, social, moral and cultural development of the school family by embedding Christian values into everyday life. Our vision is for all children to be confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens who are well equipped for future life, knowing that God is with them always.

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