At Wightwick Hall, we understand that every young person is unique. We believe that “one size fits one”, recognising that each student has their own individual strengths, needs and aspirations. We provide a range of interventions to support students’ learning, emotional wellbeing, communication, social development and independence.

Our provision is shaped around individual need and reviewed regularly to ensure students receive the right support at the right time. Our therapeutic provision is led by Christine Brewer, Therapeutic Lead, who works closely with students, staff and families to ensure support is personalised, meaningful and responsive to each young person.

Our Approach

Our interventions aim to:

• Remove barriers to learning;
• Support emotional wellbeing and regulation
• Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• Develop communication, social and independence skills
• Help students feel safe, understood and ready to learn

Support may be delivered individually, in small groups or through strategies embedded within the school day.

Our Provision

Universal Support

Support available as part of everyday school practice may include:

• Personalised and adapted teaching

• Visual and communication supports
• Positive approaches to emotional regulation and behaviour
•  Development of independence and life skills
• Provision informed by students’ individual plans and EHCPs
• Regular progress monitoring and pupil voice activities.
• Positive behaviour support strategies embedded across the school.
• Weekly visits from the School Nursing Team to support health plans and medical needs.

Targeted and Specialised Support

Where additional support is needed, students may access targeted or personalised provision including:

• Literacy and numeracy intervention
• Communication and social skills support
• Emotional regulation and wellbeing support
• Sensory and physical support
• Individual or small-group therapeutic interventions
• Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
• Specialist advice or programmes from external professionals, where appropriate.
• Individual student check-in/check-out and wellbeing sessions.
• Sports interventions and enrichment opportunities.
• Community-based learning supporting independence and preparation for adulthood.

Therapeutic Interventions

Our therapeutic offer includes:

LEGO®-Based Therapy

Structured collaborative activities supporting communication, teamwork, turn-taking and problem-solving.

ARTiculate

Creative activities supporting self-expression, communication, interaction and confidence.

ELSA – Emotional Literacy Support

Targeted support to help students understand and manage emotions, develop coping strategies, build self-esteem and strengthen social skills.

Drawing and Talking

A gentle approach using drawing to provide students with a safe way to explore and express thoughts and feelings.

EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques

Sometimes known as “tapping”, this approach can provide students with an additional strategy for supporting calm and emotional regulation.

Working Together

We work in partnership with students, families, staff and external professionals to identify needs, plan appropriate support and review its impact. Student voice is an important part of this process, helping young people understand their own strengths, needs and progress.

Our aim is to help every student develop the skills, strategies, confidence and independence they need to engage in learning, build positive relationships and prepare for their future.