Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP)

Welcome to Peel Hall Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) - Lavender

What is the ERP?

Peel Hall’s Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) is a specialist setting within our school, designed to support children from Reception to Year 6 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need in communication and interaction. Communication and interaction difficulties encompasses children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). They may struggle to say what they want, understand what is being said to them, or may struggle to understand the social rules of communication.

Communication and interaction needs may be due to difficulties with attention and listening, expressive language (using verbal and non-verbal communication), receptive language (understanding verbal and written words), speech sounds, remembering and recalling information, or social communication skills.

We offer places for 12 pupils, split across two classes:

· Lavender 1

· Lavender 2

Our aim is to provide a nurturing, autism-friendly environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.

Who is the ERP for?

Lavender classes are for children who:

· Have an EHCP

· Need more support than a mainstream classroom can typically offer

· May not need a fully specialist school

· Can benefit from some integration with mainstream peers

We work closely with Salford’s SEND Team, parents/carers, and other professionals to decide if our provision is the right fit for your child.

Meet the Lavender Team

Your child will be supported by a skilled and caring team:

Miss Harrison – ERP Lead & SENCO

Miss Ghelichi – Class Teacher

Miss Holt, Miss Flannigan, Miss Goodier & Miss Smith – Teaching Assistants

What We Offer

A pre-formal curriculum

The pre-formal curriculum is designed to meet the needs of pupils through a personalised learning approach focusing on early communication, cognitive, physical, personal, social and emotional skills, that are the foundations of learning.

· Developmental, not subject-based: Emphasis on early communication, emotional regulation, and interaction rather than literacy/numeracy.

· Play and sensory experiences: Learning through exploration, movement, and sensory activities.

· Consistency and predictability: Structured routines with flexibility for individual needs.

· Total communication approach: Use of speech, visuals, symbols, objects of reference, and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

A semi-formal curriculum

A semi-formal curriculum is for learners who can access some learning through a thematic approach and selected areas of the National Curriculum (NC), sits between pre-formal and formal learning. It blends structured teaching with flexibility and prioritises functional communication, social interaction, and engagement.

· Balanced approach: Combines thematic, play-based learning with structured sessions from the NC (e.g., early literacy, numeracy).

· Highly individualised: Builds on strengths and interests while addressing gaps in learning.

· Communication-focused: Uses total communication strategies (speech, visuals, AAC).

· Predictable structure: Visual timetables, “Now and Next” boards, and clear routines.

· Motivating themes: Topics linked to learners’ interests (e.g., animals, transport, seasons) to embed NC objectives.

Children may spend some time in the mainstream class, based on their individual needs.

Working Together with Parents

We believe in strong partnerships with families. We keep in touch through:

· Daily face-to-face contact (for those who drop off/pick up)

· Seesaw – our secure online communication platform

· Phone calls

We also invite parents to:

· Parents’ Evenings

· Annual Reviews to discuss progress and next steps

Support from Other Professionals

Children in Lavender may also receive help from:

· Speech and Language Therapists – we have two Speech and Language therapists who work in school for day per week

· Educational Psychologists

· Occupational Therapists

· Paediatricians

· Autism, Communication and Education (ACE) Team

· Outreach from other specialist settings

Admissions

All places in the ERP are arranged by Salford’s SEND Team.

To be considered, your child must: