At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy, we are extremely proud to have a local authority funded designated specialist provision (DSP) within our grounds. This specialist provision currently has 12 places for pupils with an EHCP for Communication and Interaction needs. The group is fondly named ‘Western Park’. The pupils who attend the group are very much part of the whole school and are included in mainstream activities as soon as they are ready.
Our Staff
Lucy Drewery-Wilson: Class Teacher
Sue Fincham: TA
Kerry Shearer: TA
Tina Williams: TA
Lydia Leeson: DSP Lead/ SENCo
Admission Process
The admission process for a place in the DSP is through the local authority. When finalising an EHCP, the provision stated would be a DSP. The school would then be sent a consultation document to decide whether the pupil would be a match for the provision and the other pupils currently attending. At this stage, we would encourage parents to visit the DSP. Staff from the DSP may also visit a pupil in their current setting. Once the school has responded with the pupil’s suitability and parents have stated a DSP as a preference, the final decision will be made by a panel of professionals at a local authority.
If you would like to view the DSP, please contact our office to book onto one of our half termly open days.
Ethos
The ethos of the DSP mirrors that of the mainstream school – we believe that all pupils can become ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’. Through this we aim to:
Our Curriculum
Children are taught in line with their academic ability, with a strong focus on closing gaps and securing accelerated progress. We follow a semi-formal to formal curriculum, where Phonics/Spelling, Reading, Writing and Maths content reflects the teaching in the main school to ensure consistency and high expectations. Learning is then personalised to suit the needs of each child. Lessons are delivered in short, engaging bursts with opportunities for over-learning to support retention and confidence.
Our wider curriculum is delivered through an overarching topic (such as Ancient Egypt, Space, and Castles) using the Attention Autism approach to capture interest and engagement. Through this, pupils are able to explore Geography, History, Science, Art and Design Technology in a meaningful, connected way that builds curiosity, creativity, and understanding of the world around them.
What Our Parents Say
“The staff have done an absolutely AMAZING job with my child. I feel so blessed he’s at Western Park.”
“My child’s learning has progressed so much since being in the DSP – we’ve noticed huge changes at home too.”
“My child is so happy at school. He gets ready every morning without a fuss because he knows he is going somewhere he is understood.”
