Transition

1st April 2021Sam Watts

We work very closely with lower school colleagues to ensure that all pupils make a happy start to Edward Peake; information is gathered individually about their learning, social and emotional needs prior to entry.  In the case of pupils who have been identified as having SEND, additional transition work will take place:

  • Parents/carers of prospective pupils with SEND are welcome to visit our school to discuss possible provision for their child with Ms Anderson;
  • For pupils  with EHCPs, Edward Peake staff will attend Annual Reviews whenever possible
  • Pupils identified by lower school colleagues as requiring additional support will follow an individualised programme, such as additional visits, during the summer term prior to entry.

The SEND team will prepare a pupil profile for pupils with additional needs, and this is available electronically to all relevant teaching and support staff, so that they are aware of the pupil’s needs and strategies for working with them.

Edward Peake aims to prepare our pupils as fully as possible for upper school and adult life.  Pupils with SEND can benefit from an enhanced transition package and information sharing SENDCo to SENDCo.

Enrichment Opportunities

1st April 2021Sam Watts

At Edward Peake, we aim to make all reasonable adjustments to enable students with SEND to be included and participate in all aspects of school life, including extra-curricular activities. For school trips, reasonable adjustments may include arranging appropriate transport and additional adult support.  Parents/carers are involved in planning for such trips, including any individual risk assessments which may be prepared. 

Support will be provided to pupils to access clubs during or after school. The ‘Peake’ is available at lunchtimes for pupils with SEND.

Supporting Pupil Wellbeing

1st April 2021Sam Watts

The Teaching Assistant team is experienced in supporting pupils with emotional difficulties and are knowledgeable about accessing more specialist support, should this be required. The Pastoral team, including the Family Support Worker, provides support through targeted intervention or regular ‘check ins’. 

The ‘Peake ‘at lunchtime is supported by Teaching Assistants and is open to all pupils with SEND.
The PHSCE curriculum includes the areas of Citizenship, Personal Health and Wellbeing.

Interventions

1st April 2021Sam Watts

Drawing and TalkingDrawing & Talking Home - Drawing & Talking

Drawing and Talking is a child-centred therapy focusing on prevention, early intervention and  recovery of mental health issues. It is aimed at children and young people who have suffered  trauma or have underlying emotional difficulties affecting their mental health and well-being.  Drawing and Talking therapy also supports those who are not realising their full potential  either socially or academically.

Loss and Grief Support

Trained staff can provide Loss and Grief support to pupils as part of a six week programme.

Lego TherapyYour School Games - Lego Therapy Introductory Webinar

LEGO therapy is a social skills programme for children and young people with social  communication problems such as autism spectrum disorders. In LEGO therapy pupils work  together to build LEGO models and through this have the opportunity to develop social skills  such as turn taking, collaboration and social communication.

Life Skills

This programme involves activities such as cooking, gardening, road skills, first aid, a trip to  a local café and shop and also focuses on personal hygiene and social skills. It is designed to  enhance a child’s personal development and increase their confidence and self-esteem  which can then be transferred into everyday life.

Precision Teaching

Precision Teaching is a tool to help highly effective teaching and support where a child is  finding something difficult or where the skill they need to learn needs to be fluent and  automatic. It is one of the most effective teaching strategies for ensuring high levels of fluency  and accuracy. Precision Teaching involves short one minute carefully designed tasks to build  skills by practising them regularly. Progress is monitored and tracked to ensure the pupil is  learning as fast as they can. At Edward Peake we offer Precision Teaching in Maths and English  in short daily sessions.

Toe By ToeToe by Toe – Reading manual for dyslexia

Toe By Toe is an intervention aimed at pupils who find it difficult to read fluently and struggle  to read unfamiliar words confidently and accurately. This includes weak readers who struggle  to decode text, or those with dyslexic difficulties. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes  and the programme can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the pupil.

Dyslexia Gold

This is a fun and interactive online proven to help struggling readers to catch up. The intervention takes place at school but can also be accessed at home.

A Test

26th February 2018Mr N Rayner
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March 1, 2018

World Book Day

Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am

English Subject Excellence Day

Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am

March 2, 2018

PTA Quiz Night

Time: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

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Tenner Challenge 2017

20th February 2017Ms K Chatwin

Tenner ChallengeIn PSHCE year 8 pupils are taking part in the nationwide competition this year, giving pupils just 1 month and £10 to set up a business – whilst learning vital skills along the way. Find out more at: www.tenner.org.uk

Watch this space for updates on our progress …

Sponsored Silence – 5 Monet

20th February 2017Ms K Chatwin

uniqueOn Thursday 23rd February, 5 Monet will be taking part in a sponsored silence, we are raising money for Unique.

‘Unique’ is the UK’s only registered charity for families affected by rare chromosome disorders. They provide information and support to anyone affected and work to raise public awareness. Rare chromosome disorders involve missing, extra or rearranged genetic material on one or more of a person’s chromosomes. Many of those affected are born sick and disabled, unable to walk or talk but others only find out they are affected when they come to have children of their own. Their rarity means that information about the disorders is scarce and medical professionals may not have the knowledge or understanding to answer the many questions families have. That’s where ‘Unique’ comes in. As a small charity, Unique receives no government funding and relies heavily on the support of its members, their friends, families and colleagues, donating generously and going the extra mile to raise the funds they need to go on helping families affected by rare chromosome disorders.

Please help us to support this charity and make a difference to someone else’s life.

The sponsored silence will be held at school from 9:00 – 12:30pm. This will be a challenging activity, but we are determined to raise as much as possible for ‘Unique’.

Grand Opening

28th September 2016Mr N Rayner

Thursday September 22nd was the momentus day when our new building was officially opened by Rt Rev Richard Atkinson, the Bishop of Bedford.

The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, Head teachers from nearby schools, representatives from Watson and Cox (who built the extension), the architect (Leon Delegate), the Mayor of Biggleswade (Councillor David Albone) and a number of key staff who have moved to other jobs or retired.

The afternoon started with a performance by the steel band which was followed by a speech by Mrs Reddick.  Bishop Richard spoke to us about his robes and the important figures depicted on his cope, including St Alban and John Bunyan.  Our school choir performed an anthem and then the school was officially opened by Bishop Richard.  The afternoon was concluded by guests being given a tour of the school, whilst the pupils enjoyed an hour of ‘golden time’ doing activities that the children themselves had chosen to do, ranging from Football and Frisbee, to art and board games.  The fantastic weather and wonderful behaviour of the children helped to make it a very special day.

Before School Care

28th July 2016info

‘The Breakfast Club’ runs Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 8.30am.  Pupils can arrive at anytime within this hour but we do ask that those pupils requiring a hot breakfast arrive before 8.10am. This will give the pupils enough time to eat breakfast and provide sufficient time for us to tidy away promptly at 8:30am. Pupils do not have to attend every day but we ask that any sessions are booked a week in advance to provide numbers for catering. Each session costs £3 per day which includes a hot breakfast, a drink and fruit or cereal.

There are a range of healthy breakfast options available and we encourage the children to be involved in choosing what they would like to eat.  We always have a selection of cereals, baked goods (toast, croissants, waffles etc) fresh fruit, jams and honey, yoghurt, fruit juice, squash and hot drinks. (Vegan and vegetarian options are available)

For more information regarding the club please contact Mrs Bilcock or Miss Wren (‘The Breakfast Club’ Leaders)

If you would like to reserve a place at The Breakfast Club for your child/children please use the following links and return the completed paperwork to ‘ The Breakfast Club’ leaders.

‘The Breakfast Club’ Policy

‘The Breakfast Club’ Consent Form

‘The Breakfast Club’ Booking Form

 

School Gateway

13th April 2016Mr N Rayner

You can now make online payments to school via credit or debit card.

We are pleased to advise that we have introduced a new service via the ‘School Gateway’. This means that you will be able to make online payments using a smartphone app or website.  School Gateway will also make it easier for parents to pay any time 24-7 and reduce the amount of cash being carried by children onto the school premises.

We will notify you by text or email when new items such as school trips or tickets for events are available for payment on School Gateway. You will also be able to give online consent, where required, for your child to take part in activities.  Currently this facility will not be available for school uniform or dinner money.

What you need to do now –

Activate your School Gateway account. It’s quick and easy to do. All you need are your email address and mobile number that school holds on record for you.

  • Download the app: If you have a smartphone, please download School Gateway from your app store (Android and iPhone). The app shows the same information as the website PLUS it saves the school money when we send you a text message.  
  • Please note: If you have already downloaded the schoolgateway app for the messaging service we provide, this is one and the same service. 

OR

  • Visit the website: www.schoolgateway.com and click on ‘New User’. You’ll receive a text message with a PIN number. Use this PIN to log into School Gateway.

If you are having trouble logging in, it may be because the school doesn’t have your current email and mobile phone number on record. Please call the school and we’ll update the details on our system.

We hope that you will find School Gateway to be a fast and easy way to pay for school items.