Attention Autism is a fun and engaging approach designed to develop attention, communication, social interaction, and shared enjoyment. Through highly motivating activities, children are encouraged to focus, watch, listen, and engage with others in a structured and enjoyable way. A key part of this approach is Bucket Time, where exciting and visually appealing objects are taken from a special bucket to capture children's attention and build their ability to concentrate for increasing periods of time. These sessions help children develop important skills such as turn-taking, anticipation, listening, and engagement with adults and peers, all within a positive and supportive learning environment.

The Little Wandle Love of Reading approach aims to foster a lifelong enjoyment of books and reading. Through carefully chosen, high-quality texts, children are encouraged to develop a love of stories, rhymes, and non-fiction books while building their vocabulary, understanding, and imagination. Reading is shared in an enjoyable and engaging way, helping children gain confidence, develop a positive attitude towards books, and understand that reading is both a valuable skill and a source of pleasure.

Physical development is a vital part of our curriculum, helping children build the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for everyday activities and learning. We provide daily opportunities to develop both gross motor skills (large movements such as balancing, climbing, running, and jumping) and fine motor skills (smaller movements needed for tasks such as grasping, mark-making, threading, and using tools). Children take part in daily physical challenges both indoors and outdoors, alongside weekly hall sessions where they can practise and develop a wider range of movement skills in a larger space. These activities support physical health, independence, concentration, and readiness for learning.

A sensory diet is a personalised programme of activities and strategies designed to help a child regulate their sensory needs throughout the day. It may include movement breaks, sensory play, calming activities, or specific sensory equipment to help them stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. A sensory passport is a document that outlines a child's unique sensory preferences, needs, and effective support strategies. It helps staff and families understand how a child experiences their environment and ensures a consistent approach to supporting their wellbeing, engagement, and learning across different settings.

Our classroom and playground include designated calm zones where pupils can access a safe, supportive space when they need help managing their emotions, energy levels, or sensory needs. These areas are used alongside adult support to promote mutual regulation, where children learn to regulate their feelings and behaviour through positive interactions with a trusted adult. Over time, by modelling and practising calming strategies, pupils develop the skills and confidence needed for self-regulation, enabling them to recognise their own needs and use appropriate strategies independently. These spaces help children feel secure, ready to learn, and able to participate successfully in school life.