The classrooms

Our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) supports children with moderate learning difficulties and other associated needs from across the boroughs of Richmond and Kingston. The SRP accommodates up to 18 children (aged 4 to 11), all of whom have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Admissions are referred to us by the Special Educational Needs Panel of the local education authority.

The SRP consists of two classrooms: Walker Classroom (KS1) and Newton Classroom (KS2):

• Walker Classroom follows an early-years based curriculum, tailored to individual needs.
• Newton Classroom offers a more structured, subject based curriculum. 

All the children in the SRP have access to an occupational therapy space and a sensory/calm room.   All the children have an EHCP often with speech and language and occupational therapy targets as appropriate. Teaching is delivered through a mix of individual, small group, and  whole-class instruction, encouraging  independent learning where possible.

Staff

The SRP is led by SENCo Amanda Blunden, supported by the Deputy Head, Emma Claridge. Both Amanda and Emma plan and teach within the SRP, assisted by full-time higher-level teaching assistants who also take on teaching responsibilities.  Additional teaching assistants also support within the SRP and specialists (such as speech and language therapists and occupational therapists) provide strategies and interventions tailored to individual needs. Staff collaborate with external services like the Educational Psychology Service and the school nurse.

Curriculum

The SRP offers a broad and balanced curriculum, aligned with the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum, adapted to individual starting points. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside language and social skills. We enrich the curriculum with a wide range of trips, visits and regular shared experiences to deepen learning. 

Integration

SRP children are very much a part of the Darell School community. As appropriate, the children register every day with a mainstream class, join the mainstream children for playtimes and lunch times, assemblies, performances and other school events.  Integration levels are tailored to individual needs, with reverse integration sessions allowing mainstream pupils to join SRP classes.

Parental Involvement

Here at Darell, we are committed to working in partnership with parents. Staff are available to talk to parents before or after the school and appointments are always available during the week for longer meetings, if required. Where appropriate and necessary, children have a home/school diary so that information can be passed daily between home and school. Including the annual reviews, termly meetings are held to discuss the children's progress towards meeting their educational targets. Parents are welcome to visit the classroom and look at the children’s work at any time. We are always pleased to have parents helping in the classroom and all parents are encouraged to become involved in social activities in school.

Transport

Richmond Education Authority provides transport for some children, depending on where they live, together with an escort to supervise the children between school and home. The escort brings the children directly to the classroom and collects them at the end of the day.

Transfer

Each child's learning is closely monitored. Formal meetings with parents are held regularly so that all concerned can discuss progress and decisions can be taken on the appropriate next steps for the child. When a child is ready to move on to another educational setting his/her transfer is carefully planned. Some of the children transfer into mainstream education, some go on to other special settings. The transfer is managed according to each child's needs.

For visits or any enquiries, please contact Amanda Blunden (SENCO) on 020 8876 6721 or info@darell.richmond.sch.uk