At Homefield Primary, we are passionate about being an inclusive school.  

We are very proud to have a Special Support Centre for 9 children with an EHCP and a diagnosis of Autism or social communication. Currently the SSC caters for children from Reception to Year 2. 

The curriculum in the SSC is designed to engage students in an exciting programme focusing on their individual academic and communicative targets, whilst developing skills that will help them beyond the classroom and in their wider life. 

Homefield SSC aims to engage pupils in exciting learning opportunities that are based around their interests, promoting communication and participating in real life experiences. Our setting offers pupils the opportunities to explore an outdoor curriculum developing their fine and gross motor skills, and their understanding of the wider world. Pupils also have access to a range of tailored interventions to support their social communication and emotional needs. 

What we believe 

Homefield Primary is a caring community with a love of learning where children explore their potential, are confident in themselves and their abilities and are set on a positive path for life. 

Our Special Support Centre has been designed to remove barriers to learning, for all members of the class. Where appropriate, integration (up to 50%) into the mainstream setting will give students an opportunity to participate in activities alongside their peers. 

What we do 

At Homefield Primary SSC: 

• We have designed the SSC to give pupils a pleasant space, focused on providing learning that is appropriate, meaningful and purposeful. 

• have developed the timetable to emphasise the priority of both spontaneous and functional communication. 

• believe that learning takes place best when there is a continuity between school and home, and aim to uphold consistent communication with parents and carers. 

• encourage the pupils to independently use their timetables to transition between activities, reducing the anxiety that can be caused by uncertainty. See an example of a child’s visual timetable below: 

  

Placements - who and how 

All placements for the SSC are made through the Local Authority. If you are interested in considering the SSC for your child, please contact your allocated case office at the West Sussex SEN Team.  Please see West Sussex Local offer. 

  

To be considered for a place in the SEND Unit the pupil must: 

• have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) 

• have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or social communication 

• have met any other criteria set out by West Sussex County Council

  

Visits are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Mrs Rix (SENDCo), via the School Office. 

  

What happens if my child is offered a place in the SSC? 

When a child is offered a place, the authority will notify parents and the SSC. The teacher in charge will contact your child’s current nursery/ school in order to set up a transition program. 

  

School Times 

The SSC day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 2:45pm. 

Children are to be dropped off at and collected from the side door of the classroom. 

  

Staff you may have contact with, regarding Homefield SSC 

Head Teacher:  Mrs Diane South 

SENDCo:   Mrs Nicola Rix 

SSC Teacher in Charge: Mrs Rachel Wedgwood