Thrive
Thrive is designed to support the emotional and social development of students. It aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive both academically and personally. This can include one-to-one mentoring sessions or targeted emotion groups. We have two designated ‘Thrive Rooms’ available for children who need a break or a quiet space to calm down. These areas are equipped with sensory toys, comfortable seating, and calming visuals. By focusing on a range of emotions, our Thrive practitioners aim to build emotional literacy, resilience, and well-being in students.
Our two Thrive practitioners are Mrs Hughes and Mrs Head. In addition to our trained Thrive Practitioners in school, we also have an NHS Mental Health Practitioner (Tia Dewar) who works alongside us to support our families.
Speech and Language
At Carbeile Junior School, we provide specialised speech and language support for pupils who require intervention. Our aim is to support and develop skills that currently prevent children’s speech and language development or cause any delays to learning. We work to improve working memory, develop verbal and non-verbal communication, develop and extend vocabulary and expressive language and provide support to achieve effective communication skills. Our speech and language sessions are delivered by Mrs Birch-Roberts.
Jigsaw and LEGO
These sessions are designed to support children with a range of skills, including communication, play, managing emotions, social interactions, self regulation and anxiety. It helps children navigate their world and promoting positive relationships with themselves and others whilst also developing children’s mindfulness, emotional awareness and focus. The Lego Jigsaw room has a sensory wall, a fish tank and some comfy spaces to sit – it’s a calm space where children can practice their socials skills with careful scaffolding from an adult. Our Jigsaw and LEGO interventions are led by our Autism Champion, Mrs Church.
Ninja Kids
At Carbeile Junior School provision is in place to support pupils who struggle with their physical development. Through a programme of fine and gross activities, ‘Ninja Kids’ pupils are encouraged to develop and practise skills to enable them to explore a range of physical and practical activities with increasing precision. Our Ninja Kids room allows children to interact with a range of equipment and assault courses. Our Ninja Kids interventions are led by Mrs Newbury.
Animal Therapy
At Carbeile Junior School, we recognise the importance of integrating animal therapy into our school life to develop children’s emotional well-being, support in reducing anxiety and improve social skills. Children can become Junior Bee Keepers, Rabbit Rangers, a member of our Rat Pack team, support in the upkeep of our school pond and of course, they can help look after our fabulous school pigs, Dusty, Rusty and Oreo!