Primary Provision
Primary Provision for Learners Who Need Something Different
Specialist SEMH support for primary-aged learners in small, nurturing groups of no more than six — helping children rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and re-engage with learning.
Referrals are accepted from Local Authorities, schools and professional partners. Parents and carers are welcome to contact us to discuss support.
Who This Is For
Children Who May Be Experiencing...
Our Primary Provision is designed with care and compassion for children who, for a variety of reasons, are finding it difficult to manage or thrive within a mainstream primary school setting. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
Referral Information
For Local Authorities, schools and professional partners.
Parent / Carer EnquiryWhat We Offer
Specialist Support That Makes a Difference
Small Group Support
Maximum 6 children per group — creating a calm, low-demand environment where each child is truly known.
SEMH Intervention
Specialist emotional regulation and mental health support delivered by trained, compassionate staff.
Personalised Learning
Activities and learning pathways designed around the individual child's needs, interests and strengths.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Every interaction is grounded in an understanding of how trauma, anxiety and ACEs affect a child's behaviour and learning.
Reintegration Support
Structured support to help children successfully return to mainstream school or transition to the next phase.
Relationship-Based
Building trusted, consistent relationships with key adults is central to everything we do.
Attendance & Engagement
Bespoke programmes for school avoiders and children with chronic attendance difficulties.
Transition Support
Carefully planned transitions to ensure every child feels safe and prepared for what comes next.
Our Approach
Why Small Groups Matter
For children with SEMH needs, the sheer size and pace of a mainstream classroom can be overwhelming. Large groups, high noise levels and competing demands can push a child's nervous system into survival mode — making learning virtually impossible.
Small groups of no more than six allow our staff to build genuine, trusted relationships with every child. When a child feels truly known and safe, their brain shifts from survival to learning mode.
Our small group model enables us to reduce demand, regulate the environment, and respond individually to each child's needs in real time — something that simply isn't possible in a class of 30.
Outcomes
What Children Achieve
How It Works
Primary Provision Referral Pathway
Referrals are completed by a school, Local Authority or Virtual School. Parents and carers attend the initial meeting but do not complete the referral.
Referral Completed
A school, Local Authority or Virtual School completes the referral or initial enquiry information.
Initial Meeting Arranged
An initial meeting is arranged. Parents/carers, the learner and school are required to attend INNOV4TE.
Consent Forms Signed
Consent forms and required documentation are completed before the placement begins.
Start Date Agreed
A placement start date is agreed with all relevant parties.
Learner Induction Day
The learner attends an induction day and induction paperwork is completed.
Review Meeting
A review meeting is held after 3–6 weeks to discuss progress, engagement and next steps.
Primary Provision Address
6–7 Parsons Street, Dudley, DY1 1JJ
Gallery
Primary Provision Gallery
A glimpse into our calm, caring and structured primary provision environment.
Small group maths lessons — focused, supported learning in a calm classroom
Download Primary Provision Information
Download our Primary Provision information pack to share with colleagues, families or multi-agency partners.
Download Information PackNeed Support For A Primary-Aged Learner?
If a child is struggling to manage mainstream education, INNOV4TE can provide a calm, structured and supportive provision designed around their needs.
Referrals are accepted from Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and professional agencies.
Parents and carers — please contact us to discuss support and next steps.
Primary Provision Enquiry
Please complete the enquiry form below if you would like to discuss Primary Provision support for a young person. A member of the INNOV4TE team will review the information and make contact to discuss the next steps.
Please note: referrals are completed by schools, Local Authorities or Virtual Schools. Parents and carers are welcome to enquire, but direct referrals must come through the appropriate professional pathway.
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