IVY HOUSE SCHOOL HAS BEEN RECOGNISED AS A MOVE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AND IS ACCREDITED WITH THE MOVE QUALITY MARK.

The MOVE programme and the physical curriculum at Ivy House place movement at the centre of learning.

Being able to move allows us to learn much more effectively.

The MOVE Programme is designed to help families, educators and therapists work together toward specific goals for each individual pupil.

MOVE is activity-based, giving the pupils many opportunities to improve their sitting, standing and walking skills while participating in activities of daily living.

We teach & practice motor skills which:

  • are age appropriate
  • are valuable now and in adulthood
  • increase the opportunities to access the community
  • are needed for the development of other skills

We consider every waking hour to be learning time and use every opportunity to practice skills within meaningful activities.

Motivation is the key to success. Pupils are encouraged to use their growing and developing skills throughout both work and play. Aspiration goals are set with families, for pupils to promote physical development through regular practice.

The MOVE Programme is not prescriptive or a therapy technique. At Ivy House professionals from health and education work collaboratively to ensure each pupil has the support they need. MOVE activities across the school are supported by 3 MOVE trainers, with practitioners and senior practitioners in every class.

MOVE Centre of Excellence status is awarded to those schools operating the MOVE Programme to a model standard. They are an exemplar of best practice and provide long term continuity for the programme on a local and national level.

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At Ivy House School we participated in the themed MOVE days.

Each year the MOVE Partnership hold a day of celebration based around a theme. We also have our own MOVE trophy, which is presented on an annual basis.

Pirate MOVE, visitors came from the MOVE Partnership to present us with their award for the day. Our school trophy was won by the Foundation class

MOVE in Space, aliens, planets and galaxies far away!

MOVE at the movies. Each class made their own film and we celebrated with MOVE Oscars and a premier film show

MOVE on Safari. We like to MOVE it MOVE it, swampy safari fun!

MOVE to the beat. Highland reels, Zumba, action songs and Bollywood

MOVE on Midsummer Madness

MOVE on Holiday. Caribbean fun, relaxing spas and skiing!

MOVE Week 2018

Between Monday 4th June and Friday 8th June, Ivy House joined in with the National MOVE Day 2018. This year's theme was the Circus and it provided use with a great opportunity to celebrate our children's achievements through the use of the MOVE programme in a very creative way!

The staff and MOVE team in school worked really hard to ensure that there were plenty of opportunities for all class groups to join in with exciting activities related to the circus; including juggling, clown skills and experiencing the sights and sounds that you might expect from the big top. The final day resulted in an actual circus visiting the school and delivering a 50 minute spectacular for families and our children. This included an acrobat and our very own MOVE children helping with plate spinning!

The week was a HUGE success and the feedback from the children and families has been very positive. Please have a look at the photos below to see a sample of some of the activities that we got up to during the week ( a video will be appearing soon).

Circus skills in school

Diamonds

Rubies

Emeralds

Sapphires

Kedleston

Chatsworth & Sudbury

Move Week 2019 - Fairy Tales

In July 2019, we celebrated our children's skills and progress using the Move Programme principles and philosophies. Each year, Move ask all of the schools that use this approach to engage with a themed week - this year it was fairy tales!

Our children engaged with a range of activities, promoting the use of physical skills and movement. Please take a look at some of the photos below to see the exciting sessions and learning that took place:

Magical Hoola Hoop Lady

We had a magical Hoola Hoop lady come to school and support children in Lower School. The children had a great time and really enjoyed exploring the equipment and moving their bodies to the music.

Visit from Unicorns

We also had a visit from 2 very magical unicorns! The children had a great time using their sit to stand skills and developing their core strength. The Unicorns were very friendly and enjoyed taking the children on a short journey.

Fairy Tale Ball

We ended our Move celebrations with a Fairy Tale Ball. Staff and children dressed up in their finest fairy tale outfits - including fairies, princes and princesses. Our children following the Move programme were 'announced' as they made their way into the 'ballroom' and the whole school then enjoyed a fun filled afternoon. We offered a sensory tasting area, magical mirrors, find Cinderella's lost shoe and fairy tale photo booth!