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‘Children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure, when their individual needs are met, and when they have positive relationships with the adults caring for them’ (DfE)
If you put a cape on it, it can fly - Electric Umbrella
At Millbrook Combined School, our vision for Butterflies is to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and ASC-friendly environment where every child can thrive. Through the Butterfly Curriculum—a holistic framework informed by the Oxfordshire Developmental Journal—we support the full spectrum of developmental needs across four key areas: Communication and Language, Personal Development and Physical Needs, Knowledge and Skills, and Wellbeing and Independence. Each pupil’s bespoke curriculum is shaped by their individual EHCP or learning plan, ensuring personalised learning that fosters growth, confidence, and independence. We are committed to creating a safe and secure space where children with Autism Spectrum Condition and complex needs feel valued, understood, and empowered. By prioritising positive relationships and meeting each child’s unique needs, we lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. We believe that children learn best when they are healthy, safe, and supported—and our vision is to help every pupil in Butterflies Class build a fulfilling future beyond primary school.
This vision is underpinned by Millbrook’s ASPIRE values—Aspiration, Success, Pride, Integrity, Resilience, and Equality—which guide our approach to teaching, learning, and care. These values shape the culture of Butterflies Class, ensuring that every child is encouraged to believe in themselves, strive for their goals, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. Butterflies Class follows a holistic, needs-led approach to learning that places each child’s individual development at the heart of the curriculum. Guided by EHCP targets and the Butterfly Curriculum, pupils engage in carefully structured activities that promote academic progress alongside essential life skills. Learning experiences are designed to support self-regulation, functional independence, and social interaction, ensuring that children not only meet educational goals but also build the confidence and resilience needed for everyday life. Through a balance of structured teaching, play-based exploration, and therapeutic strategies, we foster a nurturing environment where every child can grow, connect, and succeed.
The holistic and needs-led approach of Butterflies Class ensures that every child receives a tailored education that nurtures their academic, emotional, and social development. By integrating activities that promote self-regulation, functional independence, and social interaction alongside core academic learning, pupils make meaningful progress across all areas of development. The bespoke curriculum, rooted in EHCP targets and delivered within a safe and ASC-friendly environment, empowers pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. As a result, pupils in Butterflies Class are better equipped to transition successfully into the wider world, with a strong foundation for continued learning and personal growth beyond primary school into their next provision.