While the pupils were enjoying a long weekend in September, staff were working very hard during the in-service day.  Some staff visited another school to learn all about Bilateral Integration.  This is a programme designed to develop gross and fine motor skills, co-ordination, balance and integrate sensory systems. The staff who attended found this an extremely valuable course and will be helping to implement it throughout the school.

There was also Clicker 6 training delivered in school.  This is a fantastic computer programme which staff will be using to help develop pupils’ literacy skills. It allows pupils of all developmental stages to participate in reading and writing activities.

Staff have also undertaken an introduction to Makaton . There will be more training in the upcoming months but staff are already using Makaton regularly throughout the day.