Wansbeck Primary School
The Arc ASD/SEMH Resource Base successfully opened its doors in September 2020. It is a 6 place Resourced Base Provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism who also may have identified SEMH needs. All pupils have an Educational and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and places are allocated by the Hull SEND team. Within The Arc there is one classroom with breakout areas, a sensory room, a chill out room and a well-developed outdoor learning and play area.
Children from across the city transitioned well into The Arc and life at Wansbeck Primary School. They have made some new friends and have settled into the routine that the base is built on. The children work on a curriculum designed to meet their needs.
The curriculum involves their own personal interests alongside the learning of basic skills. It is shaped around the school's key drivers of academic, social and emotional development. They also work on individual programs and work through units to gain accreditation by AQA in areas such as diversity, cooking, IT skills and gardening.
The children have lots of fun throughout their learning. As the provision meets their own individual needs there are reduced feelings of anxiety and frustration. The Arc is a safe, welcoming and happy place to be for all the staff and children within the classroom.