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Heroes Alternative School

 

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Heroes provides a creative, positive learning environment for children from the ages of 8 -16 year. We offer an innovative educational approach to learning through hands on experiences, working with animals and surrounding ourselves as much as possible with nature, taking education beyond the classroom and bringing it to life.
 
 
 
 
 
Each child is given the opportuntiy to develop self- awareness through participating in engaging motivating and achievable tasks, working with animals, outside in the environment, and using drama, movement and art.
 
pottery
 

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They have the opportunity to learn about the natural environment, how to handle risks and most importantly to use their own initiative to solve problems and co-operate with others.  They learn boundaries of behaviour; both physical and social,  grow in confidence, self-esteem and become self motivated.
 
Heroes aims to develop
  • Self Awareness
  • Self Regulation
  • Empathy
  • Good social communication skills
  • Independance
  • A positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence
 
 
  

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Josh back painted
 
 
We give children time to thoroughly explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships. 

This develops their understanding of the world, their environment and everything within it, through the use of emotions, imagination and senses. 
 
 
Topics covered this term:
Healthy Living
Cooking Breads, Cooking Freshly made pasta, making butter, making yoghurt, planning healthly menus, using seasonal veg.
Citizenship
Media awareness, debating and discussion, history Spanish, festivals and events.
Creative Studies
Painting, drawing, mosiacs, music, poetry, creative writing, drama, dance.
 
 
All our activities cover a combination of National Curriculum subjects and the government guidelines for:-
 SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning
 PCT (The framework of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Every child matters agenda
Be safe,
Be healthy,
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution to society
Economic well-being.
 
 
boys in tree
Natham and Jack
 
 
   
  
  Heroes flexi school is open four days a week. 
Children can attend one two three or four days.  
 
We are based in  
 Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9JA
 
We offer a structured timetable with small learning classes
  
 

All children/students can take accredited courses, GCSE's

 Art Awards, Youth Awards, OCN (open college network) Asdan Awards
 
Cost is £35.00 per day per child for parents
(this price has been subsidised by grants and fund raising)
 
We have a number of small bursaries available for families on a low income
if you feel this would suit your child please email us.
 
Each child is encouraged to keep their own portfolio of achievements via photos and materials which they can use to show which work they have covered.
   
"I can not speak highly enough of the HEROs group.  My son was home educated for three years while he got on top of his health problems and improved his social skills.  The group was a life saver for both me and Michael.  We met fabulous caring people and made many friends - plus Michael got an education.  The group provided a structure to our week, took the pressure off me,  and allowed Michael some independence.  It was great to have the support of so many families in similar situations and with common values and goals.  Michael returned to full time school with no problems but we all treasure our years as a home educating family.  Enormous thanks to Dawn for her love and compassion and for making a difference to so many lives."
   Thank you to all below who have supported our organisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACYP  Bershire Community Foundation Reading Borough Council

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  


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