The Rainbow
The Rainbow is a SEND unit for 12 pupils who with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and communication and interaction needs. The Rainbow provides a bespoke learning environment for the children, with a curriculum tailored to meet their needs.
A wide range of activities such as Attention Autism, Lego therapy and Intensive interaction are used to develop the children’s speech and language and social communication. There are regular visits and advice from outside agencies including Speech and Language therapists and Educational Psychologists.
Intent
We aim to provide a high quality, effective and inclusive additional provision which would allow opportunities for all children to achieve. We will develop the children’s educational and personal potential in a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Aims
The Rainbow at Nelmes enables pupils to have access to a balanced curriculum in the specialised setting. The aims are:
- For all pupils to make good progress and achieve their potential.
- To provide support and a curriculum appropriate to their cognitive levels of development.
- To meet the EHCP objectives for their pupils.
To ensure that the autistic pupils are able to work alongside their peers and other staff in the school, The Rainbow has the following organisational aims:
- Provide a structured teaching environment.
- Work in partnership with parents.
- Work in partnership with external support, professionals and therapists.
The documents contain information about the curriculum in The Rainbow:
- PSHE/RSE- Jigsaw overview
- Bug Club Phonic teaching structure
- Nelmes Primary Enrichment Offer
- Autumn 2024 Curriculum Information letter
- Rainbow presentation September 2024
P E Day
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To ask questions, make general enquiries or share information with your child's teacher please email on:
asktherainbow@nelmes.org
Policies:
- Nelmes SEND policy September '21
- Nelmes Information report 2024-25
- Positive Handling Policy September 2024
- Intimate Care Policy January 2022
Applications to The Rainbow must be made through the Havering Assessment and placement team or the CAD team. CAD5to19@havering.gov.uk
For information about the Information, Advice and Support Service for Parents in Havering please click here. Or you can contact them on: 01708 433885 Email sendiass@havering.gov.uk
SENDiass Digital information leaflet
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