Our Integrated Resource 'The Pride,' at Manor Lodge
On January 31st 2022, Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School was proud to announce the opening of a brand new, purpose built Integrated Resource (IR).
Working hand in hand with our mainstream school staff, 'The Pride' is a 10 place Resource for children in Foundation Stage and KS1, providing inclusive, supportive and accessible learning experiences for its pupils.
We believe passionately in a personalised, flexible approach to engage children and families in learning and to prepare them for their individualised next steps as well as preparation for the world beyond the classroom.
Pupils, who have an EHCP, will have an education delivered by a specialist team including a designated teacher, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and other SEND teaching assistants. The IR is further supported by our Trust and Locality of schools. This enables us to provide pupils who attend our IR, with a curriculum suited to their needs and better opportunities to achieve their potential.
At all times, we try to encourage integration within the mainstream classroom but we are also very flexible with how we achieve this. Integration may start slowly for some children. but gradually we work out ways to build this up. Our curriculum is built around opportunities designed to reach the outcomes within each child's EHCP. There is a strong emphasis on developing communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
The additional IR classroom is attached to the main school building and in a pleasant location next to the garden area. Children have a short walk up a ramp to the main school where they can join their classes for different parts of the day.
It was with such pride that the IR was built at Manor Lodge that we decided to call our new IR ‘The Pride.’ When a pupil attends they will become a Manor Lodge 'Lion Cub' and also a member of a class within the main school.
Sheffield South East Trust schools (SSET) have always wanted to ensure that the city’s youngest pupils are catered for in a nurturing environment. Within this setting, learning is delivered by trained practitioners to promote children's independence and individual growth from an early age. We have pulled together a skilled team who will enable children to access the mainstream curriculum as much as possible alongside inclusive, supportive and accessible learning experiences and interventions.
We are really excited to welcome Foundation Stage and KS1 children and their families into The Pride IR. Many children who attend have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Communication & Language needs. We are looking forward to continuing to share our experiences and successes with you in the future, as the IR continues to establish itself and becomes a proud part of Manor Lodge Community Primary School.
The Pride Team
Mrs Camps Mr Lo Siobhan Boardman
Deputy Headteacher and SENDCO and IR Lead HLTA
IR teacher/ IR Lead
Mr Marsh Karly Whitely Christine Bagshaw Kelly Newton
IR teacher IR TA IR TA IR TA
What our parents say...
“I was worried about sending my son to IR at first, I was thinking he might not progress due to being in a classroom with children having similar difficulties. My first meeting with the school teachers and IR team was impressive. I felt so welcome and was immediately put at ease, my son was comfortable straight away and has adapted really well. There are days where he does struggle however with the support he has been receiving from the team and having someone there to rely on, he is able to overcome them. There has been regular meetings and updates from the school about the progress of my son but also ways of improving to give him the best chance to succeed. The IR team is fantastic, friendly and highly experienced in dealing with children with additional needs. I have no doubt we have made the right decision for him and it is the best place for my son.”
“My daughter speech and behaviour has improved in just a few months, the team are doing their best to improve all the children in the Pride. The experience was way better that I was expected.”
“H is very shy and doesn’t like to interact with other people I can tell her teachers are doing an amazing job because she loves them all”