• Snowdrops (structured learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Jasmine (focused learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Bluebells (sensory learning style) - Class Themed Map

Green Cluster is the very first Cluster within Green Park and is a happy, vibrant place to work and play. Children in the Cluster are aged between three and seven – some of the very young children have the opportunity to attend on a part-time basis as this may be the very first time that they have been to school. We enjoy very good relationships with the families of our children. For those families who require extra support we offer 'Team Around the Child' meetings so that families can come into school and meet with all the different professionals who are working with their child.

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We do lots of learning through play and exploration – in the water, sand, outside and in the Tuff spot trays. We like to find out how things work and what things are used for. We like to get messy and play with our friends but that's alright because we wear our aprons and always tidy up after ourselves!

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We like to play outside - whatever the weather, an important part of this is learning how to dress. We enjoy making choices and learning to decide for ourselves. We are encouraged to be as independent as we can, for example, with our walking and our eating.

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We know how important it is to be able to communicate effectively with each other and to let people know what we want, so we are learning how to use different ways of expressing ourselves. In Green Cluster, we use a variety of different communication strategies – we can use photographs, symbols, signs or specialist technology such as the eye gaze. It’s important to use a total communication system to work out the best strategy for each individual child.

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We enjoy swimming sessions, using the Sensory Gym and the Sensory Rooms – there are fun things to do and places to go but they help us learn about ourselves and our school.

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We love school – it's great place to play and learn! We like to spend time together as a cluster so that we can make lots of friendships with other children. Green Cluster is a happy start to your journey at Green Park School.

• Sunflowers (sensory learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Daffodils (focused learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Buttercups (structured learning style) - Class Themed Map

The Yellow Cluster team works hard to provide exciting and innovative learning opportunities to meet each pupil’s individual needs, so that they can develop and reach their potential. Dedicated staff support each other to make their classrooms into fun and wonderful learning environments which inspire pupils.

Yellow Cluster aims to develop our student’s independence and self- help skills. We encourage pupils to engage with classroom jobs as they demonstrate their maturity. Some of the job’s pupils are proud to do complete: taking the dinner list to the office, giving out equipment in class, looking after their own possessions (such as their coat and bag) and helping to tidy away and clean up after themselves. Pupils are encouraged, through play and good modelling, to help each other and be friendly and caring to others in our Cluster. To enhance and support the curriculum, some students in Yellow Cluster benefit from a wide variety of interventions including speech and language therapy, forest schools, rebound therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, 1:1 music sessions and offsite educational visits. Yellow Cluster is a busy but fun and caring place to be! We know how important it is to be able to communicate to each other and to let people know what we want. We are learning how to use different ways of communicating to meet our individual needs. A range of different strategies that we use are: speech, Intensive Interaction, PECS, Makaton, choice boards, choice books, iPads with apps, switches and On Body Signing. We may use a range of different strategies to help children communicate effectively when working and playing. Talking of play - that is something we do best! We may sometimes get messy during our play sessions, but that’s ok because we also learn how to clean up too!

• Marigolds (structured learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Cosmos (focused learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Daisies (sensory learning style) - Class Themed Map

Orange cluster includes a dedicated team who work hard to offer a variety of learning experiences that meet the needs and interests of pupils. We do everything possible to heighten levels of engagement through enjoyable and exciting learning opportunities when pupils have fun!

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For many learners, Orange Cluster marks the transition from Primary to Secondary. We take every opportunity to further develop our early life skills. We apply and embed learning through a mini café, cluster afternoon sessions where we take part in activities which allow us to initiate learning and work more independently; sensory story time, creative cognition-based learning, and we love taking part in scientific experiments when we experience a few surprises! We maintain our Garden on Wheels and welcome the joy performances bring to students, carers and families. Assemblies are strong and pupils are empowered to embrace and respect difference and diversity.

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As we are becoming older, we recognise how important it is to get ready for life beyond school – Preparation for Adulthood is important and we consistently work towards this – however, we are keen to ensure that families know our abilities so that our life skills / key skills can be used at home during weekends and holidays! We want to be sure that our learning is purposeful, enabling us to put relevant learning into practice.

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We know our students have skills and interests that will help enrich their personal lives; swimming, singing, sports, dance, reading, movies – in Orange Cluster we find out more about what makes students happy and share this information so that hobbies etc. can be enjoyed outside of school.

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We teach our children to stay safe and we build on their Receptive and Expressive Communication to help them express their thoughts and feelings. Liaison with professionals to find the best communication method for individuals to use at school and beyond is essential. This may include PECs, Eye Gaze, Makaton signing, TaSSeLs (on body signing), technical devices and i-Pads.

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We are a cohesive team who take full advantage of the opportunities Outdoor Learning offers. The possibilities of our Forest School area invite us to understand more about our environment giving us opportunities to look after this great area. We encourage pupils to meet and work safely with new friends and adults during interventions and shared opportunities.

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Lunchtimes are fun! We encourage learners to practice and maintain their personal skills with increasing levels of independence. We are a cohesive team who embrace lunchtime clubs and use them to socialise with our Cluster friends!

• Roses (sensory learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Poppies (focused learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Tulips (structured learning style) - Class Themed Map

Pupils in Red cluster benefit from a wide variety of interventions including outdoor pursuits, speech and language therapy, rebound therapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. - Omit and add physiotherapy and swimming in the heated pool or offsite at the local leisure centre

Accreditation is offered for Year 10 and 11. Pupils follow courses such as Music and Communication – omit Transition Challenge

Pupils in Key Stage 5 go to College for inclusive opportunities to take part in Pottery, ICT and Performing Arts. – change to Some pupils in Key Stage 5 go to college for inclusive opportunities and work experience opportunities in the local community.

There are opportunities for Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development when the cluster comes together during school assemblies and themed days such as MFL ( remove repetition), Jeans for Genes, MacMillan Coffee Morning and religious celebrations such as Diwali. For instance, pupils and staff engaged in Modern Foreign Languages Day and World Book Day which was a resounding success. The theme was Brothers Grimm German Fairy tales and activities was focused on Hansel and Gretel. Staff dressed up for the day as a character from the Grimm Fairy tales (including Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Rumpelstiltskin). Much enjoyment was had by both staff and pupils. Poppies class also embarked on enabling staff and pupils to view chicks hatching as part of the theme on new beginnings. This was a successful project where everyone learnt and understood a little bit more about life cycles.

• Cedar (focused learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Maple (structured learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Oak (sensory learning style) - Class Themed Map

• Beech (focused life skills) - Class Themed Map

Purple Cluster offers pupils many opportunities to functionally use the skills they have learnt during their school journey. We utilise external college and work experience -( capitals )providers, where pupils have the opportunity to take part in a variety of courses including ..ADD Duke of Edinburgh Awards REMOVE Performing Arts, ICT and Potter . We also enjoy using the wonderful facilities that we have within school - such as our life skills area and specialist rooms. For example, in the Food Technology room we run a basic skills group where pupils run a mini-enterprise programme making and selling snacks and the food planning and preparation group where our young people will plan, shop for and make meals.

We also offer pupils relevant and exciting lunchtime clubs which include, running, health and beauty and dance ensuring there is something to interest everyone. The school week for a pupil in Purple Cluster is a busy one, we are out and about all the time enjoying what school and the local community can offer.

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Our aim is to ensure, that by the time our young people are ready to move on from us, they are able to transfer the knowledge and skills they have acquired at school into life beyond. We aim for all pupils to become secure, happy and successful adults.

Blue cluster offers opportunities for all pupils to practice, apply and generalise learnt skills beyond the classroom. An abundance of experiences lie within this department and it is here that we see pupils flourish.

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In the Food Technology room pupils are given many opportunities to develop their life skills through practical cookery activities. Pupils are encouraged to plan, follow instructions and of course sample what they make to evaluate it success!

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Within the Drama Studio pupils have an opportunity to investigate cause and effect responses, benefiting from a range of specialist sensory equipment including bubble tubes, waterbed and musical squares. Pupils are encouraged to explore equipment using different senses.

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The Creative Arts Department offers opportunities for pupils to develop creatively and refine their fine motor skills. Within the Art room pupils can explore a number of messy play activities and interact with the omni-vista floor. Our young people have worked with a range of artists to create interactive pieces of art that are accessed by all on a daily basis. We also have a number of music tutors which come into school to help pupils engage and play instruments.

All pupils access swimming either on site or in the local community. Our pool in school enables pupils to access swimming facilities on-site. Pupils use the pool regularly on a timetabled basis, enjoying either 1:1 or small group sessions led by our trained swimming instructors. Pupils love getting into the pool and working towards their Physical and Sensory targets as well as benefitting from hydrotherapy.

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Forest Schools involves experiencing different weather elements, collecting natural materials and mini beast hunts to name but a few activities. Pupils work with the coordinator to complete Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expeditions as well as a number of residential visits throughout the year.