The Hive and The Burrow

The Hive Cognition and Learning Provision  

The Hive is our cognition and learning provision, run by Miss Kydd, Mrs Moore and Mrs Gemma Parkes. Key Stage 2 children who are working at a lower key stage than their chronological peers access this provision for maths and/or English lessons based on their individual needs. The curriculum for these sessions is carefully pitched at an appropriate level to challenge pupils and address gaps in learning, ensuring they are given the best opportunity to make rapid progress.

Children are collected from their classrooms and walk to the Hive for their sessions. We closely track and monitor the progress of all children accessing the Hive to ensure the provision continues to meet their needs effectively. Children who attend the Hive continue to engage fully in all other class-based learning and enjoy playtimes with their peers, maintaining their sense of belonging within their main class.

Staff from the Hive also have opportunities to support children within the classroom during specific times, such as school trips, transition periods, or other moments where additional familiarity and support are beneficial.

The Burrow Communication and Interaction Provision 

All learning is planned by class teachers to ensure strong continuity between the Burrow and the child’s main classroom curriculum. The curriculum and activities within the Burrow are carefully tailored to meet each child’s individual needs, ensuring that learning is accessible, purposeful and aligned with their EHCP outcomes. Class teachers work closely with pupils in the Burrow throughout the week, ensuring strong links between provision-based learning and year group activities. This collaborative approach supports consistency, reinforces foundational skills  and helps children make meaningful progress.

Children also have access to a wide range of sensory experiences and emotional coaching activities. These opportunities help children regulate, develop self-awareness and build emotional resilience, while also supporting the wider provision outlined in their EHCPs.

Children attend the Burrow at planned times, and depending on their individual needs, they also spend time learning and playing alongside their peers in their main class. This balance allows children to benefit from specialist support while maintaining important social connections and a strong sense of belonging within their class community.

Our aim is to provide a calm, supportive and communication-rich environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to engage. The Burrow team works closely with class teachers to monitor progress, adapt provision and ensure that each child receives the right support at the right time.