Our School Day | The Belsteads School Essex

Built Around Flexibility

Due to the needs of our children, we have a flexible approach to timetabling. Each teacher sets their classes timetable weekly depending on the teaching needs of the class. Each day from 8.50-9.15 our children have breakfast in our dining room.

Regulation Time

Structured regulation time where students can socialise, enjoy some calming music or some energetic exercise.

Ready to Learn

Our students are then fresh and ready to start lessons at 9.30.

Benefits of Regulation Time Before Lessons

upto 20% Better Attention

Regulation activities can improve focus and readiness to learn.

upto 30% Fewer Behavioural Difficulties

Structured emotional regulation can reduce disruptive behaviour.

upto 11% Improvement Academically

Social and emotional learning is associated with stronger academic outcomes.

upto 25% Improvement in Social and Emotional Skills

Helping pupils manage emotions and engage positively with others.

Core Subjects

Every morning, pupils focus on Maths, English and Reading Skills. Afternoons are dedicated to the wider curriculum, including Health & Wellbeing (P.E. and PSHE), Science, Expressive Arts (Art, Drama and Music) and Humanities (R.E., History and Geography).

Enrichment

Each week, pupils enjoy Outdoor Learning with a qualified outdoor learning expert, additional Arts & Crafts sessions and Reiki with a qualified instructor. Our Seed to Plate curriculum also gives pupils hands-on experience, from building planters and sowing seeds to harvesting, preparing and enjoying the food they grow.

Time to Learn

Time is built into the timetable for pupils to develop social skills through games with peers and staff, alongside recreational time in our spacious surroundings. Pupils also learn about mental health and wellbeing through programmes such as Zones of Regulation, with individually tailored therapeutic sessions provided where needed.