Heaton news - WB 16th Jan

Date: 19th Jan 2023 @ 9:12pm

This weeks blog focus is writing...

At Heaton School writing takes many forms - for some students it's about mark making, for others its about learning letter formations using a pen, and for others its about engaging with a sensory based activity using resources such as sand or play doh. Whatever it is - it's all writing!!

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Our occupational therapy team currently deliver pre-writing skills groups in three classes within school. A pre-writing programme was designed based upon developmental writing stages and evidence- based practice using SpoT boards and a multi-sensory approach.

The aim of the programme is to develop postural control, fine motor skills and visual motor integration. All these skills are the foundation for letter formation.

Since delivering this programme the team have really started to see students progress in their pre-writing skills.

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Invitations have been sent out to parents / carers this week with informaiton about our next short break advice session with Debbie Hoad (Social Worker). 
Also, Our 'Riding the rapids' session begins on Friday 3rd February. All parents / carers are welcome. If you would like further information about any of these events/ sessions and/or you would like to register to attend please do not hesitate in contacting Mel (Family Liaison Worker) on either the school phone or via email.
 
We hope and trust you have a lovely weekend everyone!

 

Heaton School
St James Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 4RE
01614321931 Laura Harrison | School Business Manager
Jonathan Curtis | Headteacher

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