School Structure
Pupils make significant gains in the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to become independent.
ofsted outstanding 2022
The school is split into eight classes, each led by a leader who is part of the schools Leadership Team. All our leaders have responsibility for ensuring student progress is on track for every child in their area, monitoring and evaluating any individual interventions and other leadership roles such as team leadership.
We also have a dedicated Learner Support Team here in the school.
Sunshine Class
Class Leads:
Carolynne Keating, Hayley Davies & Sarah Wren
Hayley, Sarah and I are joint leads of Sunshine class. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and have developed our own bespoke assessment tool to ensure we can offer suitable goals for every child and measure progress accurately.
We have a fantastic classroom with many excellent resources and a great outside space. We spend time in our soft play area where the children can stretch and relax, work on their physio exercises or enjoy the sensory lights.
We have lots of fun and especially love messy play where the children have the opportunity experience sand, water, gloop, jelly and many more interesting textures. We enjoy sensory stories, number rhymes and have fun in the home corner and so much more!
Stars Class
Class Leads:
Steve Baker
We offer unique and individual learning opportunities to suit each child. A lot of our curriculum is sensory based to unlock the world and connect the children to learning. We work on independence skills to allow each child to reach their full potential and access the curriculum.
Incorporated into our school day are the communication, physio and OT needs of each child.
Rainbow Class
Class Lead:
Kerry Hamilton
Rainbow class is primarily made up of students in Key stage 2. Our curriculum covers a range of academic subject’s alongside a thematic approach which changes termly. Communication, physical and social targets are also embedded in our daily timetable. We have a fun approach to learning and encourage all students to strive to be as independent as they can in their learning and physical activities.
The students have wonderful relationships in class and support and encourage each other celebrating each other’s successes in our weekly assemblies. Break and lunchtimes are an important part in the day for students to be encouraged to develop their communication and play skills with peers as well as their independence skills at mealtimes. The students love physical activities which range from swimming in our hydrotherapy pool to exploring our sensory garden and outside play equipment.
Galaxy
Class Lead:
Charlotte MacKenzie & Steve Wood
Galaxy class is a mixed age group of students With Complex needs. We follow a bespoke sensory curriculum engaging the students in a creative learning experience. It covers the development of the senses dependent on need and ability. Our key drivers are through communication, engagement and independence. Students are at the centre of their learning making choices and recognising their likes and dislikes.
Pluto Class
Class Lead:
Carly Dolden
Pluto Class predominantly consists of children in upper Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. We take a thematic approach to learning where everything we do is underpinned by communication and physical targets.
Lesson length and content are tailored to meet the individual needs of the children in a fun, energetic and engaging manner. We particularly enjoy taking our learning out of the classroom through both visiting the local community and making use of the incredible facilities our school offers, such as the hydrotherapy pool and sensory room
Venus Class
Class Lead:
Anca Hastings
The learners are aged between Years 6-9. All students follow the Southview School curriculum accessing a broad range of topics and subjects.
We are very lucky to have a fully adapted kitchen and therefore encourage all our learners to be as independent as possible during cooking lessons, lunchtime and snack time.
Outside our classroom we have an extensive patio that, over time, we decorated with flowers and colourful furniture. When the weather is nice we enjoy taking our learning outside.
Alongside our usual lessons we also take part in yoga and swimming lessons that we thoroughly enjoy. Standing and walking are part of our everyday routine.
Venus Class door is always open so come and see what we are up to next time you visit Southview School!
Pegasus
Class Lead:
Kasia Czekajlo
Pegasus class is a mixed age group, with the students aged between Years 10 and 13. We aim to prepare our students for the next stage in their life, develop their communication and interactions with others and explore the community outside the school walls.
Learning in our class takes place in a loving and caring environment, in which children feel safe, thrive and achieve their individual targets. We personalise learning experiences for individual students, so that they can become as independent and prepared for life in a wider community, as far as possible.
Our learning is thematic and we do this in a variety of ways; we visit shops, the library, we cook meals and regularly have hydrotherapy sessions. In our class, we enjoy Lego therapy, music therapy and sensory sessions.
Phoenix
Class Lead:
Julie Pugh
Phoenix class is made up of learners from KS4 and KS5. The class follows the college curriculum and takes part in many different enterprise schemes.
Where appropriate the learners will complete OCR entry level Maths and English
Griffin
Class Lead:
Fiona Read
Griffin class is made up of predominantly key stage 4 and 5 pupils, aged 14-19. Using a thematic approach, we ensure coverage across a range of subject areas with an emphasis of functional skills. Pupils may take exams such as entry level, functional skills or even GCSE where appropriate.
Life skills are key and pupils get the opportunity to develop these whilst staying at ‘The View’. There is also a focus on social and emotional well-being and building confidence in every pupil. Much of what we do is centred around equipping the pupils for later life and giving them the ability to be their own