The HUB @ Bincombe

Welcome

Welcome to The HUB @ Bincombe. We are a Communication and Interaction Inclusion Hub situated at the heart of the school, for children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated Communication and Interaction difficulties. We opened in November 2023 for our first cohort of children. We currently have 9 children.

Please see our Admissions Policy and Criteria via the link below, for further information.

Admissions Policy and Criteria

Please email Adam Spokes (Inclusion Hub Lead) for further information - aspokes@bincombe.dorset.sch.uk

Our Vision

Please click on the button below to see our vision statement.

Our Vision

The Setting

We are a self-contained Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) base, situated within the main school. We have two large teaching rooms, quiet room, sensory room, communal spaces and an enclosed outdoor area featuring a large basket swing, sensory play and ride on toys. In addition to this fantastic space, we have complete access to the school's comprehensive resources, provision and grounds.

Staff

Adam Spokes - Inclusion Hub Lead

I joined Bincombe Valley in September 2023. I did my teacher training at Westfield Arts College (specialist provision) and at Holy Trinity Primary School (mainstream provision). Since qualifying, I have worked at a local primary school with varying middle and senior leadership roles. In recent times, I qualified and worked as a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo). Autism is a huge part of my life both personally, professionally and academically.

Kris Hazel - Inclusion Hub Deputy Lead and HLTA

I joined Bincombe Valley in October 2023. I have worked at a local primary school in various roles. I have supported children with additional needs as a TA and as a HLTA. I have experience supporting children 1:1, in small groups and teaching whole class groups.

Megan Clark - Senior TA

I joined Bincombe Valley in October 2023. I previously worked and trained at Westfield Arts College, a specialist setting for children with significant SEND needs.

Katrina Vernon - SEND TA

I joined The Hub in November 2024. I have previously worked in a middle school working within their PD Base (Physical Disabilities Base). I supported the pupils in accessing the curriculum and ensuring there inclusion was considered.

Carly Marsh - SEND TA
I joined The Hub in November 2024. I have worked at Bincombe for a number of years. I have worked supporting classes, small groups and children with SEND.

Diane Lewis - Speech and Language Therapist

Diane has supported children with complex communication and language difficulties across various settings. Diane is in school one morning every fortnight. She works directly with children and supports adults in school in developing their practice.

The Curriculum

We are ambitious for our children. We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and National Curriculum programmes of study in small, achievable steps. Our curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills the children will require to be successful, independent learners. The curriculum is broken down into different elements; Teaching and Learning, Emotional Literacy and Sensory Integration and Communication and Language.

Our English and Maths curriculum has a focus on the fundamental skills the children will need to be access a full and broad curriculum. The children will have full access to their year groups, wider curriculum too.

Curriculum Information (Parents menu tab)

Tapestry/Assessment

We use Tapestry to celebrate the progress our children make each and every day. We will publish observations, photos and videos that capture our children's successes with their families. We also encourage our families to share successes at home too.

All our children will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which detail the specific targets and outcomes the children will be working towards. In addition to this, children may also be working towards outcomes on an Occupational Therapy programme, a Speech and Language Therapy programme and/or a Sensory programme.

Teacher assessment against National Curriculum objectives will also help us make a comprehensive assessment of a child's attainment and progress.

We use Autism Education Trust (AET) Progression Framework to monitor and assess children’s communication and interaction progress.

Communication

Each child is given a school planner that give our families a wide range of information about the school and how to support their child at school. There is also capacity to record written messages from home to inform us of any information you might want to share. At The HUB, we always encourage face-to-face communication where possible, having colleagues available before and after school to share important messages.

We use Tapestry to communicate with families when intimate care or first aid has taken place at school. We will always telephone a parent at the earliest opportunity if we have concerns about your child's wellbeing. Tapestry will also give an insight to what we have been learning in school, sharing photos, videos and observations from our day in school.

Communication between home and school via email is also available. Please note, that emails might not always be responded to immediately and any important messages should be given in person or by calling the school office.

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