The SEMH Specialist Resource Base (SRB) is an alternative provision within Manor Field Infant and Nursery School in a bright, modern building established solely for the purpose.  It caters for up to eight children aged between 5 and 7 years. Children who attend the SRB may have difficulties for a range of reasons. The role of the SRB is to assess children and offer support to families and home schools to help overcome these difficulties.

Referrals are made from the home school, and decisions made by a Panel once information has been shared and observations have taken place. Placements can be up to four terms, with children attending four days a week. Children stay on roll at their home school with the aim of successful reintegration at the end of the placement. Links are built between the SRB, parents and home school through daily reports and regular review meetings. A key adult from the home school regularly joins the staff and child at the SRB to share best practice.

Academic learning is personalised at an appropriate level for individual children. However, the days are structured predominantly around therapeutic approaches and exploration of responses, providing opportunities to develop a toolkit of emotional regulation strategies. Attention Autism (box time), Thrive and ELSA are therapeutic sessions built into the weekly timetable. Sensory and movement breaks are also part of the daily routine. A Family Support Assistant works alongside the Lead Teacher to provide further communication to support families and advice for home. The SRB also has access to the services of other experienced professionals who can aid further assessment and provide educational reports to support a child’s on going needs.

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