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PBS co-operative are running free course for professionals and parent or carers who are supporting someone with additional needs that are presenting with behaviours that challenge. These aim to help families,carers orprofessionals to understand the function of behaviours, how to adapt the environment and routine to better meet someone's needs and improve their quality of life, which often results in a reduction in behaviours that challenge.
The courses are being run on several dates; for more information please see the flyers in the news information part of the website.
Bookings can be made via eventbrite or by email to: [email protected]
Littledown is a member of a national group of SEMH settings that support each other through peer review.
Part of this process is being able to visit other settings, as well as colleagues from other settings being able to visit us.
During these visits we share good practice and take opportunities to discuss challenges we currently face.
Last year's visit was really positive, and the following are some positive parts from our report:
"We were able to observe the lower and upper playtimes where we saw staff actively setting up activities which kept the children well engaged through their play time."
"The children were inquisitive about our visit but very polite and appropriate when talking with us."
"Mrs Heaffey showed us some lovely examples of Art and History books which captured the breadth and depth of the children’s learning."
"We ate lunch in class with your year six children. From my point of view, I had an excellent time eating with Saturn class. The children were very polite and respectful and were confident in talking to me about the school and wider topics. All of the children had a good relationship with their class teacher and were keen for me to stay longer with them into the afternoon."
"During the afternoon we were able to observe Year 6 in history lessons as a part of their creativity afternoon. Whilst Jupiter Class did not have their regular teacher with them this was not obvious as all were well engaged with the task of making evacuee suitcases. The children could recall important facts and information about evacuation during World War II and this was mirrored in the other Year 6 class. We also looked at books in this year group and found good quality writing and mathematics, albeit this was very early in the term."
We are looking forward to our 22-23 visits!
Winter Holiday Activity Programme Slough Family Services are running Winter Holiday Activities. These are free for some pupils who are in receipt of free school meals otherwise you can pay to join in the fun. Contact them on 01753 476589 to check eligibility.
Our friends over at Absolutely Together/ Leisure have got some more free family swimming vouchers for families in Slough that have children with additional needs.
If a family is interested all they need to do is email [email protected] and let them know that they have a child with additional needs, the vouchers apply for Windsor & Maidenhead pools only.
Please do share with your families that may find this fun to do especially with half term looming too.
The school's new website is now LIVE!
we are still ensuring that all documents and information is up to date and correct, however if you do spot something, please let the office know.
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of our sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a period of National Mourning has started and will continue until the end of the State Funeral. This is a period of time for reflection in response to the death of the Sovereign.
The official date of the State Funeral is 19 September 2022. This day will be a bank holiday and settings that are normally closed on a bank holiday should close on this day as a mark of respect. This will include schools and colleges.
Littledown School will be closed on this day.
The school is currently undergoing a website review and update. We are in the process of updating information and policies.
If you have any questions about anything on our website, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Dear Parents and Carers,
You will have been emailed a link to a very short questionnaire about your child learning at home. At Littledown we want to ensure that while we are under lockdown we are providing the best education for your child that we can. Therefore your opinion on home learning and Purple Mash is important. Hopefully we will be out of lockdown soon, but until that happens we want to ensure that you and your child have the support they need to continue with their learning at home. The questionnaire should only take a couple of minutes to complete, and your time is appreciated. Your child will receive a separate questionnaire. Please look out for it in your inbox.
Littledown School has now been recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay safe online. Littledown School is now a National Online Safety certified school.