Headlands Primary School

Headlands Primary School is a mainstream primary academy for 4-11 year-olds in West Northamptonshire. It has a nursery and a unit provision (UP) on-site. The school is part of the Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT).

Unit Provision - Woodlands

Type: Specialist Unit

Location: Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS

Age Range: EYFS-KS2 (Ages 4-11)

Primary Area of Need: Communication and Interaction (Autism)

Children Most Likely to be Considered for Admission

• EHCP with autism/CI needs
• Benefits from TEACCH and structured learning
• Working within EYFS or National Curriculum

What Does the Provision Offer?

• Small classes
• Sensory room
• Soft play
• SALT/OT support

Not suitable for children who

• Working within Engagement Model
• High SEMH needs requiring breakout provision
• Children with sensory needs that require a large outdoor space

Curriculum and Learning

Skills for Life curriculum with daily literacy and maths

Mainstream Inclusion

Mainstream activities rather than mainstream lessons.

Key Things for Parents to Know

Staff carefully consider whether a child's needs match the provision before offering a place.

• The setting is particularly well suited to children who benefit from structure, visual supports and specialist communication approaches.

All pupils in the unit provision will have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority will have identified their needs as requiring placement at Headlands Primary School's unit provision.

Resources:

• Headlands Primary School - Accessibility Plan and Inclusion (SEND) Policy (web link)

Additional Information

SENCo: Heidi Redman (heidi.redman@headlands.org.uk)