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Structured small-group sessions that build social communication skills through games, discussion and guided practice.

Target Needs

Social communication / autismPragmatic / social languageInteraction in groups / pairsRelationships & social skills
Small Group
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)

Toe by Toe – Structured Reading Intervention

A highly structured 1:1 reading intervention to build accurate decoding for learners with persistent literacy difficulties.

Target Needs

Word reading / decoding difficultiesPhonological awarenessReading fluencySpelling difficultiesDyslexia / specific literacy difficulties
1:1Home / School Partnership
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Read Write Inc. Phonics – Targeted Keep-Up Groups

Short, frequent phonics keep-up sessions using the Read Write Inc. progression for learners not yet secure with core phonics.

Target Needs

Phonological awarenessWord reading / decoding difficultiesBlending and segmentingReading fluencyEarly spelling / encoding difficulties
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

Read Write Inc. Fresh Start – KS2/KS3 Reading Catch-Up

A structured phonics and comprehension catch-up programme for older learners with persistent word-level reading difficulties.

Target Needs

Word reading / decoding difficultiesPhonological awarenessReading fluencySpelling difficultiesLow reading confidence / motivationDyslexia / specific literacy difficulties
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Read Write Inc. Phonics – Whole-Class Daily Teaching

A whole-class, systematic synthetic phonics programme taught daily to build secure early reading, spelling and writing foundations.

Target Needs

Early literacy developmentPhonological awarenessWord reading / decoding difficultiesBlending and segmentingEarly spelling / encoding difficulties
Whole ClassAcross School / Environment
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

Read Write Inc. Spelling – Whole-Class Daily Teaching

A daily, teacher-led spelling programme for Years 2–6 that teaches spelling patterns and rules cumulatively and systematically.

Target Needs

Spelling difficultiesPhonological awarenessOrthographic awarenessWord-level literacy difficulties
Whole ClassAcross School / Environment
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Read Write Inc. Literacy & Language – Whole-Class Comprehension and Writing

A complete literacy programme for fluent readers in Years 2–6, developing reading comprehension, writing and spoken language through high-quality texts.

Target Needs

Reading comprehensionWritten expressionVocabulary developmentListening and spoken language for learning
Whole ClassAcross School / Environment
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

No Nonsense Phonics - Targeted Reading Intervention

A structured phonics intervention using the No Nonsense Phonics progression for learners with persistent early reading and spelling difficulties.

Target Needs

Phonological awarenessWord reading / decoding difficultiesBlending and segmentingReading fluencyEarly spelling / encoding difficulties
Small Group1:1Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Positive Play – Therapeutic Play Sessions

A structured play-based intervention to build emotional regulation, self-esteem and social skills through regular 1:1 or small-group sessions.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesLow self-esteem / confidenceAnxiety and worryFriendships and peer relationshipsAttachment / relational needsBehaviour that challenges / distressed behaviour
1:1Small GroupUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Precision Teaching – Word Reading & Spelling

A highly focused 1:1 or very small-group routine to build rapid, accurate recall of key words and spelling patterns.

Target Needs

Word reading / decoding difficultiesSpelling difficultiesReading fluencyWorking memory difficultiesDyslexia / specific literacy difficulties
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Paired Reading – Peer or Adult-Supported Reading

A structured paired reading routine with an adult or peer to boost fluency, confidence and enjoyment of reading.

Target Needs

Reading fluencyReading comprehensionLow reading confidence / motivationWord reading / decoding difficultiesRelationships & social skills
1:1Small GroupWhole ClassTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Readers' Theatre – Reading Fluency Group

A small-group intervention using scripts and performance to improve reading fluency, expression and confidence.

Target Needs

Reading fluencyProsody and expressionReading confidenceOral language and presentationWord reading / decoding difficulties
Small GroupWhole ClassTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Inference & Comprehension Group – Reciprocal Reading

A small-group reading intervention that teaches predicting, questioning, clarifying and summarising to deepen comprehension.

Target Needs

Reading comprehensionInferential understandingVocabulary developmentListening and spoken language for learningWorking memory difficulties
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Narrative & Vocabulary Group – Storytelling and Language

A small-group language intervention to build narrative skills, vocabulary and sentence structure through structured storytelling.

Target Needs

Narrative / story grammarVocabulary developmentExpressive languageLanguage processing / understandingListening and attentionSocial communication / autism
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Colourful Semantics – Sentence-Building Group

A structured language intervention using colour-coded cues to help pupils build grammatically correct, meaningful sentences.

Target Needs

Expressive languageSentence structure and grammarNarrative / story grammarLanguage processing / understandingSocial communication / autism
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Number Facts Fluency Group – Number Bonds & Times Tables

Short, game-based sessions to build rapid, accurate recall of key number bonds and multiplication facts.

Target Needs

Basic number conceptsNumber facts / recallCalculation fluencyMaths anxietyWorking memory difficulties
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Short Term (6–8 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Structured Number Intervention – Plus 1 / Power of 2 Style

A step-by-step, highly structured 1:1 or very small-group programme to build secure understanding and fluency in basic number and calculation.

Target Needs

Basic number conceptsNumber facts / recallCalculation fluencyMathematical reasoningWorking memory difficultiesDyscalculia / significant maths difficulties
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Time to Talk – Early Social Communication Group

A structured small-group programme to develop early social communication, listening and turn-taking skills.

Target Needs

Early social communicationListening and attentionInteraction in groups / pairsPragmatic / social languageUnderstanding social rules
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Socially Speaking – Social Skills Group

A small-group social skills programme to develop conversation, manners and everyday interaction skills.

Target Needs

Pragmatic / social languageInteraction in groups / pairsUnderstanding social rulesRelationships & social skillsSocial communication / autismAnxiety in social situations
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Unstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

LEGO-Based Therapy – Social Communication Group

A structured, role-based LEGO® group to develop joint attention, communication, turn-taking and problem-solving.

Target Needs

Social communication / autismInteraction in groups / pairsJoint attentionPragmatic / social languageRelationships & social skillsFlexible thinking
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Unstructured Times (Break/Lunch)
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Social Stories & Comic Strip Conversations – Individual Support

Individual or very small-group sessions using Social Stories™ and simple comic strips to explain and rehearse specific social situations.

Target Needs

Social communication / autismUnderstanding social rulesAnxiety in social situationsPerspective-takingBehaviour that challenges / distressed behaviour
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Short Term (4–8 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

ELSA-Style Emotional Literacy Sessions

Planned 1:1 or small-group sessions to develop emotional awareness, coping strategies and resilience.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesLow self-esteem / confidenceAnxiety and worryFriendships and peer relationshipsBereavement / loss / changeBehaviour that challenges / distressed behaviour
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Zones of Regulation – Small Group Programme

A structured programme teaching a shared emotional language (the Zones), body signals and regulation strategies.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and worryBehaviour that challenges / distressed behaviourSocial communication / autismInteroception / body awareness
Small GroupWhole ClassTimetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Check-In, Check-Out (CICO) – Daily Mentoring

A brief daily mentoring system where pupils check in with a key adult, work towards simple targets and check out at the end of the day.

Target Needs

Behaviour that challenges / distressed behaviourAttendance and punctuality difficultiesAnxiety and worryLow self-esteem / confidenceExecutive functioning / organisation
1:1Across School / EnvironmentTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (6–12 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Anxiety & Worry Management Group

A small-group intervention to help pupils understand anxiety, learn coping strategies and gradually face tricky situations.

Target Needs

Anxiety and worrySchool-based avoidanceEmotion regulation difficultiesLow self-esteem / confidencePerfectionism
Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Anger & Emotion Regulation Group

A small-group intervention teaching pupils to recognise triggers, spot early warning signs and use safe regulation strategies instead of exploding or shutting down.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesBehaviour that challenges / distressed behaviourFrustration toleranceImpulsivitySocial problem-solving
Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Circle of Friends – Peer Support Intervention

A structured peer support approach to improve inclusion, friendships and problem-solving around one focus pupil.

Target Needs

Relationships and peer difficultiesSocial communication / autismLoneliness / isolationBullying / peer conflictLow self-esteem / confidence
Small GroupAcross School / EnvironmentTimetabled interventionUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Intensive Interaction – Early Communication Approach

A highly responsive, relationship-based approach to build early communication, shared attention and connection.

Target Needs

Early social communicationNon-verbal / minimally verbal communicationSocial communication / autismInteraction in groups / pairsSensory processing differencesProfound and multiple learning difficulties
1:1Timetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Sensory Circuits – Structured Movement & Regulation Session

A short, structured movement session to support regulation, attention and readiness to learn through alerting, organising and calming activities.

Target Needs

Sensory processing differencesAttention and concentrationEmotion regulation difficultiesMotor planning and coordinationAutism / ADHDPreparation for learning
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Lexia Core5 Reading – Online Adaptive Literacy Intervention

An adaptive online reading intervention that builds core phonics, fluency and comprehension skills through personalised practice.

Target Needs

Phonological awareness difficultiesPhonics / decoding difficultiesSight word recognitionReading fluencyReading comprehensionSpelling and word-level literacy difficulties
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Lexia PowerUp Literacy – Online Adaptive Literacy Intervention for Older Learners

An adaptive online literacy intervention for older struggling readers, targeting word study, grammar and comprehension without feeling babyish.

Target Needs

Reading comprehension difficultiesWeak word-level literacy in older learnersSpelling and word study difficultiesReading fluency and staminaVocabulary and academic language
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Lexia English Language Development – Online Oral Language Support

An online language development programme to build oral English, vocabulary and listening skills for multilingual learners.

Target Needs

Vocabulary developmentListening comprehensionOral language and speaking confidenceGrammar and sentence structureAcademic language for curriculum accessSupport for multilingual / EAL learners
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Lexonic Leap – Targeted Phonics & Decoding Intervention

A diagnostic-led phonics and decoding intervention providing intensive practice in key sound–symbol patterns and word reading.

Target Needs

Phonological awareness difficultiesPhonics / decoding difficultiesIrregular and high-frequency word readingSpelling and orthographic mapping difficultiesReading accuracy and confidence
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Lexonic Advance – Polysyllabic Decoding & Fluency Intervention

A short, intensive programme that teaches older learners how to break down and read multisyllabic words to boost fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Target Needs

Reading fluencyDecoding multisyllabic wordsSpelling and morphologyReading comprehensionAccess to subject-specific vocabulary
Small Group1:1Timetabled intervention
Short Term (around 6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Lexonic Wordology – Vocabulary & Morphology Support

An online vocabulary and morphology tool to teach prefixes, roots and suffixes, strengthening word meaning and spelling across the curriculum.

Target Needs

Vocabulary developmentMorphological awareness (prefix/root/suffix)Reading comprehensionSpelling of complex wordsAccess to subject-specific terminology
Whole ClassSmall GroupTimetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Catch Up Literacy – 1:1 Reading Intervention

A structured 1:1 reading intervention using levelled texts to develop word recognition and language comprehension in short, frequent sessions.

Target Needs

Word-level reading difficultiesPhonics / decoding difficultiesReading fluencyReading comprehensionLow reading confidenceAccess to curriculum texts
1:1Timetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (10–12 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Catch Up Numeracy – 1:1 Maths Intervention

A structured 1:1 numeracy intervention using short, focused sessions to address gaps in core number understanding and calculation.

Target Needs

Basic number conceptsCounting and number factsPlace value understandingMental calculation strategiesMaths anxiety and confidenceApplication of number to problems
1:1Timetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (10–12 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)

Tric a Chlic – Welsh Synthetic Phonics

A Welsh-medium synthetic phonics programme to teach early reading and spelling through systematic grapheme–phoneme teaching.

Target Needs

Phonological awareness difficultiesPhonics / decoding difficulties (Welsh)Grapheme–phoneme correspondence in WelshEarly word-level reading in WelshSpelling difficulties in Welsh
Whole ClassSmall Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

POPAT (Welsh-medium) – Phoneme Awareness Training

A Welsh-medium phoneme awareness programme to build listening, sound discrimination and early segmenting/blending before and alongside phonics.

Target Needs

Phonological awareness difficultiesSpeech sound awarenessRhyming and syllable segmentationOnset–rime awarenessReadiness for phonics (Welsh)Language delay impacting early literacy
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Nurture Group – Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support (nurtureuk model)

A small-group, in-school provision to build secure relationships, emotional regulation and readiness to learn using the Six Principles of Nurture.

Target Needs

Attachment and relationship difficultiesEmotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and low self-esteemBehaviour that challengesSocial and peer relationship difficultiesSchool belonging and readiness to learn
Small GroupTimetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (2–4 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Sand Tray Play – Emotional Processing & Storytelling

A play-based, symbolic approach using miniatures and sand trays to help learners explore feelings, experiences and stories in a safe, contained way.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and low self-esteemAttachment and relationship difficultiesTrauma and loss experiencesSocial and peer relationship difficultiesDifficulty verbalising feelings
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Rapid Plus – Structured Reading Intervention

A finely levelled, high-interest reading scheme for older struggling readers, combining short texts with structured comprehension and word-level work.

Target Needs

Word-level reading difficultiesReading fluencyReading comprehensionLow reading confidenceAccess to age-appropriate textsMotivation to read
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Home / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

ELSA – Emotional Literacy Support (EP-led)

Structured 1:1 and small-group sessions led by a trained ELSA to build emotional literacy, resilience and coping skills under EP supervision.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and worriesLow self-esteem and confidenceFriendship and relationship difficultiesLoss, change and bereavementSchool-based stress and avoidance
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (10–12 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Thrive Targeted Emotional Development Sessions

Planned 1:1 or small-group Thrive sessions based on assessment, using play and relational activities to meet pupils' age-appropriate emotional needs.

Target Needs

Attachment and relationship difficultiesEmotion regulation difficultiesLow self-esteem and shameAnxiety and withdrawalBehaviour that challengesSense of safety and belonging in school
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

TISUK-Informed Relational Support / Key Adult Check-ins

Planned, regular check-ins with a trusted key adult, using trauma-informed relational principles to build safety, connection and regulation.

Target Needs

Attachment and relationship difficultiesEmotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and hypervigilanceBehaviour that challengesSchool avoidance or low sense of belongingImpact of adversity or trauma
1:1Timetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentUnstructured Times (Break/Lunch)Home / School Partnership
Long Term / Ongoing (with regular review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Drawing and Talking – Emotional Processing

A time-limited 1:1 intervention where children draw and talk about their pictures over several weeks, supporting gentle emotional processing.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesAnxiety and worriesImpact of loss or changeLow mood or withdrawalDifficulty verbalising feelingsTrauma-related themes (education-level support)
1:1Timetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Short Term (10–12 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Emotion Coaching & Regulation Toolkit Group

A small-group intervention using emotion coaching and practical tools to teach pupils how to notice feelings, stay regulated and make better choices.

Target Needs

Emotion regulation difficultiesFrequent emotional outbursts or shutdownsAnxiety and overwhelmLow frustration toleranceSocial problem-solving difficultiesImpact of stress or trauma on behaviour
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)Key Stage 3 (Y7–9)Key Stage 4 (Y10–11)

Speed Up! – Kinaesthetic Handwriting Programme

A multi-sensory handwriting programme to improve fluency, speed and legibility for older pupils with slow or awkward handwriting.

Target Needs

Slow handwriting speedPoor handwriting fluencyHandwriting legibilityPencil grip and controlWriting stamina and fatigueFine motor and motor planning difficulties
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Short Term (8–10 weeks, then review)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)

Write from the Start – Fine Motor & Pre-Handwriting Programme

A graded programme of fine-motor and visual-perceptual activities to prepare children for fluent, controlled handwriting.

Target Needs

Fine motor coordination difficultiesPencil control and pressureVisual–motor integrationSpatial organisation on the pagePre-writing patternsDevelopmental coordination difficulties (DCD/dyspraxia)
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

Helping Handwriting Shine – Structured Handwriting Support

A structured programme to improve handwriting legibility, consistency and speed through focused, short practice sessions.

Target Needs

Handwriting legibilityLetter size and spacingConsistency of scriptHandwriting speedFine motor coordinationWriting confidence
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionWhole ClassDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Write Dance – Pre-Handwriting Movement Programme

A movement and music-based programme that develops gross and fine-motor patterns needed for handwriting through large, playful actions.

Target Needs

Gross motor coordinationPre-writing movement patternsShoulder and arm stabilityRhythm and motor planningBody awareness for writingReadiness for letter formation
Whole ClassSmall GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

Hemispheres Think Write – Structured Handwriting Approach

A whole-school motor-informed handwriting approach that teaches pupils to understand the motor foundations of writing and to apply consistent, fluent patterns.

Target Needs

Handwriting legibility and consistencyMotor planning for writingUnderstanding of motor patternsFluency and automaticityFine and gross motor coordinationHandwriting across the curriculum
Whole ClassSmall GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Long Term (embedded across years; targeted review annually)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Fizzy – Gross Motor Skills Programme

A graded gross motor skills programme to develop balance, coordination and core stability through short, structured activity circuits.

Target Needs

Gross motor coordination difficultiesBalance and core stabilityMotor planning and sequencingBilateral coordinationBody awareness and postureBall skills
Small GroupTimetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)Whole Class
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Clever Hands – Fine Motor Skills Programme

A structured fine-motor skills programme to improve hand strength, dexterity and control for everyday school tasks and handwriting.

Target Needs

Fine motor coordination difficultiesWeak hand and finger strengthPoor pencil grip and controlDifficulty with cutting and tool useHand fatiguePre-handwriting fine-motor skills
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Jump Ahead – Motor Skills Programme

A graded motor skills programme to develop body awareness, coordination and pre-handwriting skills through structured activities.

Target Needs

Gross and fine motor coordination difficultiesBody awareness and midline crossingBalance and bilateral coordinationVisual tracking and hand–eye coordinationMotor planningPre-handwriting motor skills
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionDifferentiated group (within class/year/stage)
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)

Rebound Therapy – Trampoline-Based Physical Intervention

A trampoline-based physical intervention, delivered by trained staff, to develop movement, balance, body awareness and sensory regulation.

Target Needs

Postural control and core strengthBalance and coordinationBody awareness and proprioceptionVestibular sensory processingMuscle tone and movement confidencePhysical access to enjoyable movement
1:1Small GroupTimetabled interventionAcross School / Environment
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Alert Program – 'How Does Your Engine Run?' Sensory Regulation Group

A structured programme to help pupils understand their arousal levels and use sensory strategies to get to a 'just right' state for learning.

Target Needs

Sensory modulation / regulation difficultiesOver- or under-arousal in classAttention and concentration difficultiesEmotional regulation linked to arousalSelf-awareness of body stateNeed for structured movement/sensory input
Small Group1:1Timetabled interventionAcross School / EnvironmentHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

OT-Led Individual Sensory Diet / Sensory Regulation Programme

An individualised sensory programme, designed by an occupational therapist, to provide the right type and amount of sensory input across the day.

Target Needs

Sensory processing difficultiesSensory seeking or avoiding behavioursRegulation across the school dayAttention and alertnessImpact of sensory needs on learningSelf-regulation and participation
Across School / Environment1:1Timetabled interventionHome / School Partnership
Medium Term (1–2 terms, then review)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Springboard Maths

Structured small-group numeracy programme to secure key number concepts and calculation skills.

Target Needs

numeracy fluencybasic number conceptscalculation strategiesplace value understandingmathematical reasoning
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Numicon

Concrete, visual maths intervention using Numicon shapes to strengthen number sense and calculation.

Target Needs

basic number conceptsnumeracy fluencyplace value understandingcalculation strategiesmathematical reasoning
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

ICan Maths

Goal-focused numeracy intervention to build confidence, key skills and a positive 'I can' mindset in maths.

Target Needs

numeracy fluencycalculation strategiesmathematical reasoningmaths confidence and resilience
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Maths Makes Sense

Structured maths programme using concrete resources and consistent language to build deep conceptual understanding.

Target Needs

mathematical reasoningconceptual understandingcalculation strategiesnumeracy fluency
Small Group
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

First Steps (Maths)

Early numeracy intervention to secure foundational counting, number and pattern skills.

Target Needs

early number conceptscounting skillsnumeracy fluencymathematical language
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)

Pre- and Post-Tutoring

Short, focused sessions before and after lessons to prepare learners for new content and reinforce key concepts.

Target Needs

curriculum accessconceptual understandingnumeracy fluencyreading comprehensionlearning confidenceretrieval and retention
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Over-Learning

Planned, spaced repetition of key skills and knowledge to secure learning and build automaticity.

Target Needs

retrieval and retentionnumeracy fluencyspelling and phonicsautomaticity of key skillsworking memory support
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Physical Literacy – SMART Moves ©

A structured physical literacy programme to develop core strength, balance, coordination and motor skills for learning.

Target Needs

gross motor skillscore stability and balancemotor planning and coordinationhandwriting readinesssensory regulation
Small Group
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Vocabulary Mapping Group (Word Maps)

Small-group sessions using word maps to deepen understanding of key curriculum vocabulary.

Target Needs

curriculum vocabularyreading comprehensionexpressive languageworking memoryorganisation and planning
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Mind Mapping for Planning & Revision

Structured sessions using mind maps to organise ideas, link concepts and support revision.

Target Needs

organisation and planningreasoningreading comprehensionwritten expressionexam preparation
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Task Planning & Breaking Down Work

Explicit teaching of how to break tasks into manageable steps, sequence actions and manage time.

Target Needs

organisation and planningexecutive functioningworking memoryprocessing difficultiesattention difficulties
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Shared Attention Play Sessions

Structured play sessions to build joint attention, looking, listening and shared focus with an adult or peers.

Target Needs

shared attentionsocial communicationearly interactionlistening and attentionpre-verbal communication
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Turn-Taking Skills Group

Play-based sessions to teach turn-taking, waiting and simple game rules with adults and peers.

Target Needs

turn-takingsocial communicationplay skillslistening and attentionpeer interaction
Small Group
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Responsive Communication Coaching (Early Years)

Coaching-style sessions helping adults use responsive strategies to support early communication during play and routines.

Target Needs

early interactionresponsive communicationlanguage stimulationsocial communicationattention and listening
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early Years

Role-Play Social Communication Group

Structured role-play sessions to practise everyday social communication, problem-solving and perspective-taking.

Target Needs

social communicationconversation skillsproblem-solving in social situationsemotional understandingpeer relationships
Small Group
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Lower KS2 (Y3–4)Upper KS2 (Y5–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Phonological Awareness Group

Small-group activities to build rhyme, blending, segmenting and sound awareness as a foundation for reading and spelling.

Target Needs

phonological awarenessphonemic awarenessrhyme and alliterationblending and segmentingearly decoding skills
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Auditory Memory Group

Targeted activities to improve listening, holding information in mind and following multi-step instructions.

Target Needs

auditory memoryworking memoryfollowing instructionslanguage processingattention and listening
Small Group1:1
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)

Paws b Mindfulness Group (Primary)

Primary mindfulness sessions using the Paws b curriculum to support attention, emotional regulation and wellbeing.

Target Needs

anxietyemotional regulationattention and focusself-awarenessstress management
Small Group
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS1 (Y1–2)KS2 (Y3–6)

Secondary Mindfulness Group

Mindfulness sessions for KS3–KS5 learners to support stress management, emotional regulation and focus.

Target Needs

anxietystress managementemotional regulationexam pressureself-awareness
Small Group
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)KS5 / Post-16 / FE

Touch Typing Programme

Structured teaching of touch typing to support access to written work for learners who struggle with handwriting.

Target Needs

written expressionhandwriting difficultiesprocessing speedmotor coordination for writingaccess to curriculum
Small Group1:1
Medium Term (1–2 terms)

Educational Phases

KS2 (Y3–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

Kerb Craft Road Safety Programme

Practical road safety training to build safe crossing skills and independent travel awareness.

Target Needs

self-care and independenceroad safety awarenessattention and vigilanceexecutive functioning in real-world contextscommunity participation
Small Group
Short Term (4–6 weeks)

Educational Phases

KS2 (Y3–6)KS3 (Y7–9)

Sensory Room Regulation Sessions

Planned use of the sensory room to help learners regulate alertness, emotions and readiness for learning.

Target Needs

sensory regulationemotional regulationarousal levelsanxietyself-care and independence
Small Group1:1
Long Term / Ongoing

Educational Phases

Foundation Phase / Early YearsKS1 (Y1–2)KS2 (Y3–6)KS3 (Y7–9)KS4 (Y10–11)

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