The Hub

Welcome

Welcome to The Hub at Bincombe Valley Primary School. 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.

Our setting is comprised of two teaching groups; Cherry Class and Chestnut Class. We have the capacity for up to 14 children with 7 children in each class group. Cherry Class is typically for children spending less time in the main school, whilst Chestnut Class is for our pupils who are ready to spend more time in the main school.

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), situated within the main school. We have two large teaching rooms, a quiet room, a sensory room and a 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. We love outdoor learning, movement and play, making use of the school's grounds, each and every day.

The Hub

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.

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.

Kirsty Scrivin - SEND TA
I joined The Hub in September 2025. I have worked at Bincombe for a number of years. I have worked supporting classes, small groups and children with SEND.

Courtney Ellicott - SEND TA

I joined in March 2026. I have worked in EYFS for a number of years, including supporting children with SEND, before joining the hub team.

Sarah Andrews - SEND TA

I joined in March 2026, having worked as a TA at another local primary school, supporting 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.

Kate Russell - Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist

Kate will begin working with us in the summer 2025. She will be working with colleagues to train and supervise our practice in school. Kate will also do some direct work with some of our pupils.

The Curriculum

Our Curriculum comprises of the statutory curriculum for Early Years and the National Curriculum for years 1-6. In addition to this, our curriculum focuses on emotional/energy regulation, emotional literacy, motor and sensory integration development and speech and language development. We prioritise the functional and foundational skills and knowledge the children need for successful integration across the main school and beyond. We use the SCERTS framework and Autism Education Trust framework to scaffold our curriculum.

Curriculum Information (Parents menu tab)

Assessment

We use Evidence for Learning (EfL) 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 have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) which details 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 programme and a sensory and motor plan.

Teacher assessment against National Curriculum objectives will also help us make a comprehensive assessment of a child's attainment and progress. We also use The Engagement Model, P-Levels and Pre-Key Stage Standards to help celebrate and track achievement outside of age-related expectations.

We use Autism Education Trust (AET) Progression Framework and the SCERTS framework to monitor and assess children’s social communication and emotional regulation progress.

Evidence for Learning (EfL) is used as an assessment eco-system for our various assessment tools.

Communication

We always encourage face-to-face communication where possible, having colleagues available before and after school to share important messages.

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. Staff will not routinely monitor email inboxes outside of school hours.

Evidence for Learning (EfL) also offers families an insight to the school day.

In line with the rest of the school, we share end of year school reports have twice yearly parent's evening meetings available. This is in addition to the EHCP annual review.

We host regular coffee mornings for our families. These sessions offer our families the opportunities to share common experiences whilst enabling all stakeholders to support each other.

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