Campus Address
The Harbour School – The Bay Campus, Primary at The Lighthouse
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane
Tipner
Portsmouth
PO2 8RA
Primary at The Lighthouse Campus Leadership
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Assistant Headteacher (Interim) | Annie Richardson |
| Safeguarding & Attendance Officer | Kate Rainscourt |
About Primary at The Lighthouse
Primary at The Lighthouse campus is a full-time educational provision for students in school Years 5 and 6. It is both a specialist provision and an Alternative Provision. Primary at The Lighthouse provides highly specialised provision for children and young people with complex SEMH needs who have an Education Health and Care Plan, or for children, who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend a mainstream school. This includes social, emotional and mental health difficulties, permanent exclusion from a mainstream school and where looked after children are between placements.
We recognise the diverse and distinctive challenges that children with SEMH needs face on their educational journey and we have embarked on a mission to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child can thrive and flourish. Our vision is grounded in the belief that every child, irrespective of their individual circumstances, has the innate potential for growth and achievement. We are committed to unlocking this potential by offering an educational experience that is not only compassionate and supportive but also academically enriching.
Students are taught in small groups and access a broad and balanced curriculum. Social and emotional skills are a key part of the curriculum offer and students in Year 6 will access KS2 SATs if appropriate. All students are well supported to transition into the next phase of their educational journey.
At Primary at The Lighthouse, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum. We have a thematic curriculum, taught through high quality texts. We have an emphasis on developing a love for reading and take a flexible approach to our curriculum in order to engage and enthuse all of our students. Alongside our core offer of reading, Maths, English and Science, we have an engaging and stimulating wider curriculum. We enhance our curriculum offer with visit locally in Portsmouth and further afield. We frequently visit the farm, go swimming and participate in weekly outdoor education.
| Subject / Year | Theme | Enquiry Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | There is no one quite like me | Who am I? |
| Autumn 2 | World Celebrations | Why do different people celebrate in different ways? |
| Spring 1 | Heroes and Villains | Who would you pick as your favorite villain and why? |
| Spring 2 | Space | Why are some nations exploring space? |
| Summer 1 | Fantastic Forests | Why do we need to look after our forests? |
| Summer 2 | WW1 | What was it like to men, women and animals that have served on the battlefields |
Our team of dedicated staff are committed to the holistic development of your child. We understand that children with SEMH needs require an educational program that goes beyond conventional learning. Our curriculum is carefully designed to address their unique needs, focusing on social and emotional development, while also catering to their academic growth.
The primary provision is currently located in a purpose-built, standalone building on the site of The Bay Campus.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child and to creating a brighter and more promising future together.
Interventions
- Students are able to access ‘talkabout’ which provides support for social skills, speech, language and communication development.
- Selected students will have access to direct work with a Speech and Language Therapist or assessment by other external agencies such as CAHMS or an Educational Psychologist.
- All students are able to access a Nurture Room if needed.
- Selected students will be able to access 1:1 reading interventions outside the classroom as well Lego therapy and play therapy.
- Off-site trips complement the curriculum offer and give opportunities for students to practise social interactions in the community.
Entry Process
- Alternative Provision students are referred to Primary at The Lighthouse by their mainstream school through the Local Authority ISP- FAP- DR panel.
- Students with an EHCP are referred via the Annual Review process and the PCC SEND Team. Placements are considered through the Local Authority SEN-ISP panel.
- All students on arrival will complete a robust induction process, which will include the creation of a student profile and an Individual Learning Plan. This will be reviewed termly with parents, the mainstream school and any other assigned professionals.
- Students are either single registered with THS or dual registered with THS and their mainstream school.
Reintegration Criteria
- The criteria that will be used to determine when a student is ready to reintegrate back to a mainstream school would be:
- Good (improving) overall attendance
- Meeting ILP targets which evidence a readiness to reintegrate
- Agreement of all parties (including the student) at an ILP meeting or an EHCP annual review that this is the right pathway
- The criteria that will be used to determine when a student would need to reintegrate to a different specialist provision would be:
- Agreement of all parties (including the student) at an EHCP annual review that this is the right pathway
