The Learning Centre (TLC) SEND Base at Jesson's
What is TLC?
The Learning Centre (TLC) SEND base is a specialist class, based within our extremely inclusive mainstream school, which caters for children who have special educational needs and an EHCP.
At this time, we can accept 12 children to the setting.
Please note: Jesson's C of E Primary School does not decide which children are admitted into TLC. To gain a place in TLC, the setting must be named in Section I of your child's EHCP. For further information, you should speak with your child's SEND Case Officer. It is not possible to apply for spaces in TLC by approaching the school or through the usual application route for school places.
We offer specialised teaching and resources designed to deliver provision as set out by individual children's Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP). Staffing ratios in TLC are higher than in a mainstream class and staff are recruited and trained to offer skills and expertise in supporting children with SEND.
All children given a place in TLC are placed on roll at Jesson's C of E Primary School. We offer a 'hybrid' model where we monitor the development of children within TLC, supporting them to access activities alongside peers in the mainstream classroom, where it is appropriate. These activities may be learning opportunities including Phonics, Maths and other lessons or enrichment activities such as the annual Nativity play, our weekly Assembly or other whole-school events.
We do school visits for families wanting to see our setting. We recommend that you make arrangements with us to visit if you feel TLC SEND Base could be the right setting for your child however we cannot currently accommodate additional places. Please call the School Office on 01384 816825 to make an appointment.
The curriculum in TLC.
All pupils taught in TLC SEND Base have significant SEND. The curriculum taught within the setting is adapted and designed to support their individual targets and provision as detailed in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
For children who are of Reception age, the curriculum follows Birth to 5 Matters adapted appropriately to challenge and support the Developmental Range that child is accessing. Children of Year 1 and above are working within the National Curriculum but we use the Dudley Attainment and Progress Assessment (DAPA) materials to adapt teaching and learning for the specific needs of the child.
A range of activities are used in the classroom to engage learners in TLC SEND Base.
