Welcome to Epinay
I have the privilege of being Head Teacher at Epinay Business and Enterprise School since January 2017. I have spent my full working career in special needs schools, a job I find tremendously rewarding. I like to think that I have a lot to offer as a leader in a special school, I have had a number of positions within school including teaching assistant, HLTA, Pastoral Manager, Residential Child Care Officer, Teacher, middle leader, Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head of School and Head Teacher.
‘Ready to listen, ready to learn together’ is something that we strive to work towards every day, we have worked extremely hard in giving children an enriching and creative education that equips them with the skills and attributes they will need to support them to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
Learning Phases
At Epinay we have 5 learning phases, which students move through during their journey. Each phase has different aspects which are highlighted in the time line below.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Core Learning
Learners follow a bespoke curriculum based on the early years framework and development matters and adapted to meet our students’ learning, communication and sensory needs.
Continuous provision
Phase 1 offers continuous play provision which includes child-initiated and adult-guided play. Our classrooms and shared areas feature open-ended materials, to encourage students to explore, experiment, take risks, and deepen their understanding of the world around them through play.
Hands on learning
Regular opportunities for hands-on learning through sensory experiences, including attention autism, use of soft play faciilities and the immersive room. We provide regular visits to enhance the curriculum and deepen students’ understanding of the world.
Sensory support
Students in phase 1 are still learning to understand the world around them and sensory regulation is key to feeling safe and calm. Phase 1 learners have access to their own sensory room, which support individual needs.
