PART OF Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust
PART OF DBAT

The Reef

Limited spaces available in most year groups. Phone us on 0117 9030491 to book a tour or apply online now!

Our Vision

Our vision for the Resource Base is very personal to us and forms part of our whole school ethos.

 We aim for every child to become the best they can be with the skills, reason, sensitivity and tolerance to grow into an educated and caring individual ready to embark on the next stage of life’s journey.

We aim for each child to celebrate their differences and build on their strengths by teaching them the necessary skills and strategies to build their confidence and raise their self-esteem through tailored support in the base, the mainstream classroom and the wider community.  We provide high quality teaching and learning experiences and an education that fosters ambition and prepares children for the future.

Curriculum

We provide a framework that covers the National Curriculum, broken into half termly themes connecting different areas of learning. This allows for a seamless transition between subjects with the aim of reducing anxiety.  Lessons are further broken down with tasks having a visible and predictable structure.  Visual timetables and a ‘first and then’ approach along with brain breaks, social stories and pre-teaching prepares pupils for transitions between subjects.

A broad and balanced curriculum that builds on pupils’ prior learning is achieved through quality first teaching. Lessons are delivered in a range of learning styles to suit individual needs. We make good use of outdoor space with a forest schools garden.

Additionally, pupils have time to work on their individual EHCP outcomes. Ongoing assessments of pupils allows for personalised learning to take place.

Admissions

The Resource Base is a 8 place specialist provision for pupils in primary education. It is expected that all pupils admitted to the Resource Base shall have a primary need of Communication and Interaction and an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The Council’s expectation is that pupil places in our Resource Base will have particular needs in line with the definitions of the SEND Code of Practice 2015:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25

Meet the Team

Contact Us

Our office is staffed from 7.45am to 4.00pm from Monday to Friday during term time.

Address

  • Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH

Telephone Number

0117 9030491

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