Yellow Sunshine Class

Yellow Sunshine is made up of 10 pupils. Our pupils have a range of complex medical needs including Hemiplegia, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Most pupils have a physiotherapy program which is completed daily.

Our pupils are in Key Stage 3/4 and access the Working Towards Independence pathway. Our curriculum breaks down the core subjects Maths, English and Science so that we learn about them in a functional way that hones in on ‘Preparation for Adulthood’. In these sessions, we encourage our pupils to develop self care and life skills to enable them to be as independent as possible ready for when they leave Penny Field. It is therefore of the utmost importance that the pupils experience the wider world and have the opportunity to go out on visits each week.

Communication is key in Yellow Sunshine. Many pupils require AAC devices to aid their communication and all pupils are supported by both symbols and Makaton signing. Pupils also access sensory lessons such as Art, Music, Yoga and Cooking daily.

Jo & Kathryn
Class Teacher