Our RESOURCE BASE
‘Little Hillbrook’ Specialist Resource Base
Who We Are and What We DoWe are a specialist resource base providing early intervention and support for children aged 3 and 5 years old. We cater for Nursery and Reception age children who have been identified as needing further support with their Social Communication and Language Skills.
During their time at Little Hillbrook they may undergo an assessment for Social Communication Disorder (SCD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our staff are skilled practitioners in ASD/SCD and have a high level of experience as well as ongoing training.
Our environment is low arousal providing clear, visual structures to minimise distraction within the learning environment and this helps increase focus and learning opportunities. Class numbers are small with a high adult to child ratio. This allows us to provide each and every child with an individualised curriculum.
We work closely with a Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist alongside parent/carers to develop independence and enjoyment of learning.
Click here to read the Little Hillbrook SEN information report
Meet the Team:
Our team who support the children at the base are highly experienced and have regular training. We also receive input from an Educational Psychologist, an Occupational Therapist and a Speech and Language Therapist to ensure we are always making excellent provision for our children.|
Lucy Raggett, Manager of Little Hillbrook (LH)
My background is in teaching. I have worked in both mainstream and specialist settings and I have a Masters in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion in which I specialised in supporting the development of pupil voice . I am very passionate about ensuring that each child reaches their full potential and love watching children grow in confidence and achieve great things. Every day is so different and fun. |
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Sam Brown - Full Time Teaching Assistant I am a SEN TA at Little Hillbrook. I have four years teaching experience across the early years and primary settings. I am passionate about working with children and supporting them to reach their individual goals. At Little Hillbrook we celebrate our students and facilitate learning opportunities that are engaging, stimulating and differentiated to each child's strengths and interests.
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Sonia Weir, Administrator I have worked at Little Hillbrook for a few years as an Administrator. I really enjoy working with and supporting families as well as getting to know the children What I love is the nurturing environment and seeing the children's happy faces each day. |
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I am an SEN Teaching Assistant. I specialise in supporting the children with feeding/food. I enjoy getting the children to explore the different sensory textures of food. It gives me great pleasure to implement different strategies and to see children progress and watching the changes in them. |
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I have been a Teaching Assistant at Little Hillbrook for 11 years. I enjoy working with the team. We work well together and communicate effectively as a team. I have a friendly approach and do my best to make sure the children learn to the best of their ability. I enjoy running the group sessions - What's in the Box, music and playing with the children in the playground. |
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I am enjoying working at Little Hillbrook and being part of the team supporting the children. I love getting to know each child individually and finding ways to bond with them and encourage them in their learning. I have experience in ASD and Selective Mutism. |
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Myself and the Little Hillbrook team would like to warmly welcome you to our specialist resource base. 
Joanna Abramowicz Dehiri, Teacher 
Sabrina Creatura, Part Time Teaching Assistant 
Primrose Smith, Part Time Teaching Assistant 
Gemma, Part time Teaching Assistant