Wave 2 Provision: Targeted Intervention Support

At Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School, we provide targeted interventions for children who require additional support to achieve age-related expectations. Interventions are carefully matched to identified needs through ongoing assessment and regular review. They are delivered alongside high-quality classroom teaching and form part of our graduated approach to support.

Interventions may be delivered individually or in small groups by trained staff under the guidance of the class teacher and Inclusion Lead. The frequency, duration and type of intervention are determined by the child's needs and progress. Parents and carers are informed of additional provision and are involved in reviewing outcomes.

Additional Reading Practice

Frequency: 1-5 sessions per week

Children receive additional opportunities to read with a trained adult to develop fluency, comprehension, confidence and enjoyment of reading.

Little Wandle Rapid Catch-Up

Frequency: As required

A structured phonics intervention designed to address gaps in phonics knowledge and support pupils who require additional help to become confident readers.

Precision Teaching

Frequency: 3-5 sessions per week

A personalised programme used to develop reading, spelling and high-frequency word recognition through repetition and overlearning.

Five Minute Box and Five Minute Box 2

Frequency: 3-5 sessions per week

Structured activities designed to reinforce phonics, spelling, reading and auditory processing skills.

Phonological Awareness Programme

Frequency: Minimum of 2 sessions per week

Supports children in recognising, discriminating and manipulating sounds in words, helping to build the foundations for reading and spelling.

Additional Writing Practice

Frequency: As required

Small-group or individual support to develop sentence construction, grammar, vocabulary and composition skills.

Handwriting Intervention

Frequency: 1-5 sessions per week

Focused teaching to improve fine motor control, pencil grip, letter formation and presentation.

Speed Up! Handwriting Programme

Frequency: Regular structured sessions

A programme designed to develop handwriting fluency, automaticity and writing stamina.

Developing Written Language Skills

Frequency: Small group intervention

Supports children to develop vocabulary, sentence structure, organisation and written expression.

Mathematics Support

Additional Mathematics Practice

Frequency: 1-5 sessions per week

Targeted support to address identified gaps in mathematical understanding and application.

First Class @ Number

Frequency: Small-group intervention

A structured mathematics programme designed to strengthen number sense and mathematical confidence.

PiXL Therapies and Targeted Support

Frequency: As required

Focused interventions to address specific misconceptions and accelerate progress in mathematics.

Black Sheep Language Activities

Frequency: 3-5 sessions per week

Supports the development of vocabulary, language understanding, expressive language and communication skills.

Oracy Programme

Frequency: Small-group intervention

Develops speaking, listening and communication skills through structured activities and discussion.

Time to Talk

Frequency: Small-group intervention

Supports attention, listening, conversation and social communication skills.

Socially Speaking

Frequency: Small-group intervention

Develops social understanding, interaction skills, problem-solving and communication with peers.

Meemo

Frequency: 3-5 sessions per week

Supports working memory, concentration and information processing skills.

Precision Teaching

Frequency: 3-5 sessions per week

Provides highly targeted support to secure and retain key learning skills.

PiXL Therapies

Frequency: As required

Addresses individual gaps in reading, writing and mathematics through targeted interventions.

Physical and Sensory Support

Jump Ahead

Frequency: Small-group intervention

Develops gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination and physical confidence.

Sensory Circuits

Frequency: Daily or regular sessions

Supports sensory regulation, attention, coordination and readiness for learning.

Fine Motor Skills Programmes

Frequency: As required

Develops hand strength, dexterity and the underlying physical skills needed for handwriting and classroom tasks.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support

Forest of Feelings

Frequency: Weekly small-group session

Supports emotional literacy, self-awareness, resilience and emotional regulation.

Nurture and Wellbeing Groups

Frequency: As required

Provides opportunities for children to develop confidence, self-esteem and positive relationships.

Individual Counselling Support

Frequency: Referral basis

Available for children requiring additional emotional support.

Me-Time and Circle Time Sessions

Frequency: Weekly

Promotes wellbeing, emotional intelligence, resilience and positive peer relationships.

Additional Targeted Support

Children may also access:

• Teacher-led or adult-supported guided groups linked to individual targets.
• Pre-teaching and overlearning opportunities to support classroom learning.
• Vocabulary and language enrichment activities.
• Programmes recommended by external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Specialist Teachers for Inclusive Practice (STiPs).
• Short-term interventions designed to close learning gaps and accelerate progress.

The impact of all interventions is reviewed regularly through assessment, observation, pupil voice and progress towards individual outcomes. Support may be adapted, intensified, replaced or discontinued depending on the child's progress and changing needs. Parents and carers are involved in review meetings and are kept informed of their child's achievements and next steps.

This targeted support sits alongside our commitment to inclusive Quality First Teaching and forms part of Ash Grange's graduated approach to meeting the needs of all learners.