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Key Stage 2 Butterflies

This provision is suitable for Year 5 and 6 students with SEMH needs which are preventing them from accessing mainstream education.

Referrals should be made through the SEMH panel at Essex County Council: semhpanel@css-essex.co.uk

Adaptations to the curriculum

Within the EP, adaptations are made to how the curriculum is planned and taught to ensure needs are met. Examples of adaptations include:

  • Smaller group sizes
  • Regular low stress periods/brain breaks
  • Flexible groupings and session times
  • Access to adapted technology (e.g. laptops) as usual way of working
  • Access to ear defenders/headphones to support sensory processing
  • Shorter learning episodes to support regulation
  • Regular assessment of foundation skills (e.g. IDL testing)
  • Overlearning of content previously covered
  • Adjusted break/lunch times
  • Access to sensory/quiet spaces to regulate
  • Access to sensory tools (e.g. bubble tubes, fidget pillows, weighted blankets)
  • Access to key workers for withdrawal sessions
  • Access to external agencies as part of curriculum time
  • Access to offsite provisions, inc. regular work experience where appropriate
  • Dedicated Core Strengths curriculum sessions
  • Adjustments to uniform expectations to support sensory processing
  • Access to additional learning platforms online
  • Unstructured time support
  • Access to Learning Support and associated interventions