Welcome to the Resource Base
The Resource Base is at the heart of our school and positively influences how we do things at Westbury Infants.
Unlike main school admission, access to the Resource Base is organised separately with the Local Authority. All pupils allocated a Resource Base place have an Education Health and Care Plan (ECHP) and are referred to us via the Local Authority. Our Resource Base has a capacity of up to 20 children.
Our Vision and Values
At Westbury Infants School we pride ourselves on offering an EYFS and Key Stage 1 education with a focus on ‘We can, we will.’ We believe every child can and will achieve success through a holistic, differentiated and child centered approach. Our aim is to create a calm, structured and happy environment in which the pupils feel safe and secure and can learn and develop both their academic skills alongside their social and emotional skills, supported by an experienced and dedicated staff team.
How are our classes organised?
We offer two well-resourced and engaging learning spaces. Our EYFS classroom supports an explorative approach to learning and can accommodate up to 10 learners. Our Key Stage 1 classroom can support up to 10 learners and follows the National Curriculum in order to deliver a more formal approach to learning. All our children have regular access to our inviting outdoor space, climbing frame, trim trail and nature area.
How do we support learning?
We offer a child centered and engaging curriculum that supports children to reach their full potential. Communication friendly approaches such as the use of symbols, visual and auditory prompts support children to structure their day, promote independent learning skills and aid communication. In addition to this we use Makaton to help develop children's communication and interaction with others. Our children are encouraged to focus their attention by using Autism friendly strategies such as Attention Autism Bucket and the TEACCH approach. They are also given many opportunities throughout the day to meet their sensory needs through play and exploration with a range of equipment and support from staff. During lessons children work one to one and in small groups with skilled members of staff in order to help them meet specific and individual targets as set out within their EHC Plan and One Page Profile. The Resource Base is able to confidently support personal care needs and develop independence as appropriate.
How do we support inclusion?
Our key aim in the Resource Base is to facilitate inclusion for our pupils and enable children to be part of a thriving school community; whilst receiving specialist support. Wherever possible our pupils participate in the full life of the school during the school day and are invited to participate in trips, activities and experiences with their mainstream peers and where appropriate for individual children this may be lessons with their mainstream peers.
How do we support transitions?
A child centered approach to transition into school is important to ensure it is smooth and positive for every child. We offer:
- Stay and play sessions.
- We offer home visits.
-Transfer into School Meetings are held with previous settings, parents and carers and new settings.
- Welcome transition booklets to read with your child.
- A bespoke transition support package into their next setting or when starting with us if needed.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
For more information on our admissions process please contact us via email on admin@westbury-inf.wilts.sch.uk Or ring our school office on 01373 822716
