Sirius West Secondary Hearing Impaired Resource Base

Name of school:

Sirius West

Name of Provision:

Secondary Resource Base for Deaf Young People

Resource Base or SEN unit

Resource Base.

Age range: 

Y7-Y12

Number of learner spaces

Up to 15

Number on roll:

12

Designation/Pupil Profile:

 Our resource base is set within Sirius West Academy West.  Children attending our provision are deaf with associated severely delayed language development and understanding.

Children attending our provision will be a mixture of hearing aid wearers or have cochlear implants.

Total Communication ethos, incorporating all forms of communication to suit each child’s needs. 

Those attending our resource base will be on the roll of Sirius Academy West.

Places are funded from High Needs Block monies. 

Curriculum Offer:

At our deaf school, students benefit from a supportive peer group and dedicated professionals including a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, Specialist Teaching Assistant, and Deaf Instructor.

Weekly British Sign Language (BSL) teaching sessions aim to achieve L1, L2, and L3 qualifications, complemented by family BSL sessions.

Speech and Language Therapist sessions occur fortnightly with follow-ups, ensuring comprehensive communication support. Our curriculum is delivered using Total Communication, incorporating BSL and Sign Supported English, with adapted resources tailored to each student's language level.

Students are included in appropriate school pathway groups and receive discrete teaching and interventions in the Resource Base, as well as focused support in mainstream lessons.

Our Sign Graphics-supported learning environment enhances comprehension, while mainstream staff receive Deaf Awareness training.

We provide support for Deaf identity development, AQA Unit Award Scheme opportunities, and audiological management alongside liaison with auditory implant services for rehabilitation support.

Regular communication with families occurs through various channels including phone calls, texts, emails, and video calls, ensuring a holistic approach to student development and support.