Inclusion and Ethos 

Children in Natterjacks are an important part of our Redgate community. We join in with assemblies, whole-school events, and activities whenever appropriate, ensuring our children feel included, valued, and celebrated. 

Curriculum and assessment 

In Natterjacks, we follow the Equals Curriculum which is designed for children with complex learning needs. Our learning is practical, engaging and personalised. We focus on communication, independence, social skills and wellbeing, while making learning fun and meaningful for every child. In this class, we follow the Semi-formal Curriculum Pathway, which best meets the needs of our pupils. This supports children who benefit from a balance of structured teaching and practical, hands-on learning, with a focus on developing key skills for independence. We celebrate all progress, no matter how small. We use B-Squared and the Sefton SEND Small Steps Development Journey to track each child’s achievements. This helps us set meaningful targets and share progress with parents regularly. 

Learning Gallery

Our gallery shows some of the exciting things we have been doing in class. We love to share these moments so you can see the wonderful experiences your children are having at school. 

Working with families

We believe learning is strongest when home and school work together. We will regularly update class dojo with a range of images on our class story and individual portfolio entries celebrating our progress and achievements throughout the year. We will also keep you informed through newsletters, parents evenings, half termly stay and play sessions as well as meetings. We welcome your support and feedback.