Working together, Muscliff Primary School and BCP Council propose opening a new Resource Provision for children with SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) needs.  

We are asking for your views before a decision is made.

The base will, over time, provide specialist support for 16 children (2 classes of 8 children) with SEMH needs enabling them to receive support and interventions as outlined on their EHCP (Education Health Care Plan), while also having access to mainstream education as appropriate.  

The base will serve children who may face challenges with social skills, interactions or understanding their emotions. Our goal is to support children and their families in fostering emotional self-regulation and improving mental health, enabling a smooth transition back to full-time mainstream education or a continuing pathway to other Provisions (as appropriate).

Our provision will offer a nurturing and inclusive environment with two classrooms, and outdoor area and sensory spaces. Smaller class sizes and higher staffing ratios, combined with the expertise of other professionals (e.g. Education Psychologist, Occupational Therapists) will allow us to provide tailored therapeutic support for each child. Every child will benefit from a personalised plan designed to set and achieve their goals.

The process for applying for a place in the provision will be via formal consultation as part of the child’s EHCP process. The Resource Provision will need to be named on the child’s EHCP following the consultation with agreement of the family, school and BCP SEND team.

The PAN (Published Admission Number) for these children will be in addition to the existing PAN. This means the school can continue to offer 30 places to children in each class across the school in line with the Admissions Policy, so not adversely affecting places for children in the local community. The 16 children admitted (8 in Rec/KS1, 8 in KS2) will be ‘over-PAN’ for each year group.   

Please read the consultation paperwork (below) and submit a response if you have any feedback. The deadline for feedback is 24th March 9am. Thank you.