Information about our Extended Roll services & courses - Please click the links below to download our leaflets.
Referral process for Extended Roll Services
To refer students for any of our services, please click the links below for more information/to complete our referral forms.
GADE Information
GADE is our KS3 assessment programme. It is a shared educational provision with mainstream schools which enables Chessbrook to offer expertise, strategies and external advice to schools and parents. Students will be educated within GADE in order to support the gathering of evidence towards an EHCP application or to support their reintegration back into a mainstream setting or into specialist provision.
GADE is based on a therapeutic approach alongside the National Curriculum standards and aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to the students, promoting their holistic development and preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. Our SEND team play a key role in assessment and setting personalised targets for students through an Individual Progress Plan (IPP).
- The GADE programme is up to 20 weeks
- Students will attend five morning or afternoon sessions a week
- Students must attend four sessions of Stop & Think with a parent/carer.
- Students will be placed in appropriate groups based on need.
Streams to Success
The GADE curriculum offers a structured yet personalised approach to student learning, providing an opportunity for personal growth and academic achievement. Students have the chance to earn up to eight distinct badges by successfully completing a series of bespoke units of work. Each of these units is carefully adapted to provide a tailored learning experience, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met. Upon the successful completion of each unit, students will be awarded a badge along with 50 Merits, a recognition of their effort and progress. In addition to the core curriculum, GADE's broader programme is designed to help students reflect on their past experiences and cultivate positive changes. This focus on personal development is key to helping them make a confident transition, whether they are moving to a new educational setting or reintegrating into their current mainstream school. The badges serve as a tangible symbol of their hard work and achievement, boosting their confidence as they navigate their educational journey.
To discuss the GADE process or to refer a student, please contact Emma McShannon using the contact details below
Integration into school
To make the move to a new school a success, it is important to have the right support in place. Our experienced integration team work hard to build supportive relationships, gain the trust of students and their families and contribute to a smooth transition. For more information on our integration support, click below to view our flyer.
Extended Roll Contacts
Emma McShannon - Extended Roll Lead - emcshannon@chessbrook.herts.sch.uk
Alison Daley - Extended Roll Coordinator - adaley@chessbrook.herts.sch.uk