The MAB curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each pupil by offering a broad and supportive range of learning and development opportunities. We focus on nurturing positive interactions between pupils, peers, and adults – while creating an environment where every child can grow in confidence, communication and emotional understanding.

Our pupils benefit from a wide variety of structured, therapeutic and targeted interventions, including:

Talkabout

Delivered fortnightly by our specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Molly and Katie, Talkabout is a structured programme that supports the development of social communication skills. It focuses on areas such as self-awareness, listening, turn-taking and managing conversations – particularly beneficial for autistic pupils.

LEGO®-Based Therapy

In this collaborative play-based intervention, pupils work together to build LEGO models in groups, taking on roles such as builder, supplier or engineer. This structured approach encourages teamwork, turn-taking, communication and problem-solving, and helps pupils transfer these skills to everyday social situations.

Speech and Language Support

Many of our pupils benefit from personalised targets set by our qualified Speech and Language Therapist. These targets are worked on in either small-group or 1:1 sessions, helping develop core communication, language, and interaction skills tailored to each pupil’s needs.

Zones of Regulation

A widely used framework that helps pupils identify and understand their emotions using colour-coded zones. This supports emotional self-awareness and regulation – providing strategies to help pupils manage feelings and make positive behaviour choices.

All About Me

An in-house programme designed and delivered by MAB staff, All About Me focuses on:

• Emotional regulation
• Communication skills
• Friendships and social understanding
• Managing anxiety
• Neurodiversity awareness
• Wellbeing and identity

The programme promotes self-awareness and helps pupils better understand themselves and others.

Play Therapy

Our qualified Play Therapist visits weekly to work 1:1 with selected pupils. Through therapeutic play, pupils explore emotions, develop coping strategies and build resilience in a safe and supportive setting.

Other Support & Interventions may include:

Velodrome Intervention – A confidence and coordination-building cycling programme held at Evesham Velodrome in partnership with PAL Fitness.

Fine Motor Skills Support – Activities to strengthen hand control and coordination needed for writing and everyday tasks.

Phonics & Literacy Support – Structured reading interventions such as Toe by Toe, Reading and comprehension sessions and writing Interventions to build foundational literacy skills.

Numeracy Interventions – Including Glow Maths, Number Stacks and individualised number work to support progress in maths.

Alternative Provision – Some pupils access in-house or external settings (e.g. Bonterre or Evesham Adventure Playground) for personalised learning experiences.

CalmStarz – A calming and emotional regulation programme.

Dyslexia Support & Monitoring – Tailored support for pupils with identified or suspected dyslexia, including the use of structured resources and strategies such as the Toe by Toe programme to build reading fluency, confidence and literacy skills.

Precision Teaching – A highly structured teaching method used to develop fluency in key academic skills.

Social & Emotional Support – Ongoing mentoring and intervention to help pupils navigate friendships, emotions, and daily challenges.

Jimbo Fun – Movement and physical development programme supporting motor skills and coordination.

Winston’s Wish – Specialist bereavement support for children coping with loss.

Spelling & Handwriting Support – Tailored approaches to build confidence and accuracy in writing.

Free Time and Pupil-Led Activities

We recognise the importance of downtime and the value of play and choice. Pupils have opportunities for unstructured time to relax, connect with trusted adults or peers, and engage in activities they enjoy. These moments support positive feelings about school and encourage wellbeing and autonomy.