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Current Fundraising Projects HIGHFIELD SCHOOL
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A popular local Special School - oversubscribed 106 pupils aged 3-19 years from East Cambridgeshire and beyond In the last three years: drop in funding and increase in pupils with complex needs Highfield School is working with the Local Authority on plans to expand the school to accommodate more pupils Proactive approach taken to funding shortages in order to preseve provision – appointment of Income Generator September 2013 Partnerships with local businesses and organisations important HIGHFIELD SCHOOL – An Overview
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There are several areas of provision for which Highfield School does not receive any statutory funding, so we are seeking alternative means of providing these items: Eye Gaze equipment - £1395 per set, required to meet the needs of pupils with complex needs, aids communication and access to learning. We hope to buy 4 sets by July 2015 so that each Key Stage has access to this equipment on a daily basis. Art Therapy - £8500 per annum, again benefits are diverse; this psychotherapy is a mixture of art-making and communication which enables pupils to express issues indirectly, and produce artwork which promotes self esteem. Music Therapy - £17000 per annum, the benefits of music therapy are wide-ranging, enhancing pupils’ physical and mental development. AREAS TARGETTED
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This technology allows pupils who are unable to speak to communicate, and those with severe physical disabilities to be able to use a computer. The equipment uses eye tracking technology to allow pupils to control the mouse cursor with eye movement. We would like to fundraise for the purchase of 4 sets of equipment, so that there is a set available for each Key Stage in school. Each set costs £1395 (£995 for the Eye Tracker, £400 for the laptop). EYE GAZE
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Highfield currently employs two music therapists for 3 days per week to work with pupils one-to-one Pupils are referred to the music therapists by staff in school Music therapy enhances physical development (fine motor skills), increases concentration, builds better communication skills, helps pupils control their emotions, and develops confidence and self esteem MUSIC THERAPY
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At present art therapy is offered on an ad hoc basis. Highfield would like to have a dedicated part-time member of staff to run regular art therapy sessions Art therapy can help pupils escape the stress of their disability. Art acts as a symbolic language for pupils to communicate, increasing their awareness of self, and improving their relationships with others ART THERAPY
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