The use and integration of MOVE at Brookfields School has been judged to be OUTSTANDING.
The school has been assessed against the internationally recognized MOVE Quality Mark and been awarded the highest standard. We are the only school in Europe to have been awarded this grade.
Brookfields School is committed to providing physical opportunities for all pupils irrespective of their physical abilities. The MOVE programme is an integral part of the pupil’s curriculum. MOVE is an activity based approach which uses the combined knowledge of education, therapy and family to teach children with severe motor disabilities the skills of Sitting, Standing, Walking and Transferring.
MOVE IS:
- a philosophy
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functional, useful, measurable progress for setting life goals
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a collaborative effort between families and professionals - "It takes a team to move”
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a program that offers assistance for people with a singular disability to complex disabilities
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a program that changes ways of thinking, changes attitudes and promotes inclusive living
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a structured program based on assessment and accountability
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a top down approach that helps develop skills beyond the highest skills an individual already possesses
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a way of life used throughout the day, used anywhere in an activity
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embedded into existing curricula and activities
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cost-efficient and effective
MOVE IS NOT:
- a cure
- a developmental, bottom-up model
- limited to people with multiple disabilities
- appropriate for individuals who can already sit, stand and walk
- a pull-out, stand alone program
- seeking to replace other services
- a therapy
- an equipment-based program
- a meaningless “exercise” program
Brookfields School is working in partnership with MOVE Europe and West Berkshire LA to become a Regional Centre of Excellence.
For more information about MOVE, click here