SERVICES

The children who come to Capulum College are often not accommodated in either mainstream or special needs schools. So for children with average to above average abilities and who have learning issues such as ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, mild to moderate autism, anxiety, language processing disorders, sensory issues or those who have experienced trauma of some kind whether this be bullying or illness, Capulum College is a place to take stock and start again.

All our children are made to feel special and important. They are treated with dignity and given any additional support they may need. We believe that as the ‘Capulum family’ and with the commitment and involvement of parents, we can assist in helping to make the future more exciting.

Having a multi-dimensional specialist team ensures that we can follow a neurodiverse approach, ensuring that all students are included, catered for, and supported according to their needs. All therapies are available in-house, and your child will benefit from therapists and teachers working together according to an individualised development plan. Our classes cater to a variety of students, from those who need a learning assisted environment, to those requiring specialised IEP classes offering advanced remedial support.

NEURODIVERSE APPROACH

All people have different strengths and weaknesses, and all students learn in different ways. We do not apply a blanket approach, but rather specialise in assisting a child to overcome their challenges while building on their strengths. In so doing, we have created a community within which our students can develop to their maximum potential in a safe and supportive environment, allowing them to thrive during and beyond their school years.

  • SMALL CLASSES
  • UNIQUE LEARNING PASSES
  • INDIVIDUALISED REPORTS & FEEDBACK
  • MAINSTREAM CURICULUM

AUTISM UNIT

Capulum College Autism ProgramThe Autism Unit uses the DIR model (Developmental, Individual Difference, and Relationship Based) to work with our children. In essence this means that we believe that a trusting relationship between the child and care givers is imperative for any learning or development to take place.

When a child is accepted into the school, a careful Individual profile is built which incorporates information gleaned from a multi-disciplinary team of therapists including Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and where applicable, Educational psychologists and doctors.

From this the team is able to support the child to the best of his or her Individual needs. The class facilitator works with the children daily in individual sessions using an IDP (Individual Developmental Plan). The plan outlines goals for each child. We continually assess and work on a developmental ladder which begins at the roots with Regulation. Once the child is regulated, we ensure the child is able to be engaging, then extend that engagement towards building a back and forth flow of communication, whether it be verbal or non-verbal. We want the child to feel that they are understood and can be powerful when becoming intentional in their form of communication.

Effective communication builds onto shared problem solving. This may look different for each child depending on their Individual profile. If postural control and motor planning are challenging then these tasks will be learnt through whole body movement.

If a child has achieved these levels they move up the ‘developmental ladder’ towards symbolic play, which is essential for a child to understand the world around them. All of these levels build onto each and children must be successful at these levels before academic learning which incorporates reading for meaning, writing, logical thinking and reasoning, empathy, the ability to form and express an opinion etc.

Throughout the day, different groups of children within Autism Unit will be actively involved and in the care of teacher aides. They will be using materials and activities to stimulate other areas of development such as puzzles, fine motor activities, cutting, and pencil work, imaginative and sensory play.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

  • Capulum College Junior school ProgramThe Junior School consists of both an Intermediate Phase and Junior Phase.
  • In the Junior School children are given a chance to develop their own unique learning styles whilst focusing on literacy and math development. Staff use a multi-sensory approach to learning which makes the process more individual and more fun. There is an opportunity as well to enjoy and have fun with music, dance, art and drama as well as .some physical activity. The curriculum is enriched by introducing Natural Sciences and Social Sciences using fun and experiential methods of learning.
  • Teaching follows a set curriculum, relevant to the child’s ability; everyone has an individual reading programme. CAPS documents are followed loosely to ensure all education is relevant and up to date.
  • It is essential that each child enters the school with a detailed Full Scale Education Assessment from a Psychologist and where recommended, a Speech Therapy Assessment and/or Occupational Therapy Assessment from our recommended Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapists. With this information to hand, an Individual Education Programme (IEP) is developed. This is essentially the road map that is used to assist in the teaching and learning process.
  • Each child is provided with a supportive environment and a small class and thus providing them with the opportunity to succeed, trust others and have fun. They learn to receive and give praise and be part of an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment. Learning styles and brain hemisphere preference is taken into account.
  • Each morning, they use the Move to Learn programme
  • The Staff in the Primary school are very passionate and work closely with the children to allow them to reach their individual potential.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Capulum College High SchoolCapulum College‘s High school welcomes learners who struggle to cope on a social or emotional level and for those who have learning difficulties.
  • The high school uses the formal CAPS curriculum which enables learners to matriculate with a National Senior Certificate which, dependant on individual subject choices, is recognised by Colleges and Universities.
  • The high school staff at Capulum College is equipped to assist with learning difficulties within their subjects and have a passion for helping students succeed academically and socially.
  • The staff works closely with the child and family to ensure that a holistic approach is taken with regard to their routines and education. The staff provide feedback to the parents where and when necessary.
  • It is essential that each child enters the school with a detailed Full Scale Education Assessment from a Psychologist and where recommended, a Speech Therapy Assessment and/or Occupational Therapy Assessment from our recommended Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapists. With this information to hand, an Individual Education Programme (IEP) is developed.  This is essentially the road map that is used to assist in the teaching and learning process.
  • The Grade 8 and Grade 9 years spend time in focussing on remedial work, improving reading and comprehension skills to mention but a few. The basics of mathematics is important to give learners the opportunity to gain the ground work necessary before the reach the FET phase (Grade 10-12).
  • Parent-teacher Meetings are held in the first and third terms. Classes are kept small to provide individual attention.

STEP PROGRAM

  • Step ProgramThe STEP class caters exclusively for children who are unable to cope with the regular demands of schooling.
  • They have a unique curriculum, which focuses on math and literacy development as well as an emphasis on arts and crafts, organisational skills, social skills, computer skills, logic and developing life skills.
  • The STEP Class provides a comfortable and flexible environment allowing each individual to learn at their own pace and reach their potential when they are ready.
  • Teachers provide guidance and assistance in helping the children reach their highest learning potentials through a number of methods with a strong focus on multi-sensory education and a holistic approach.
  • The STEP Class identifies individual strengths outside of the classroom to assess all individuals’ vocational abilities.
  • Classes are small and children are taught at their own level of ability.
  • It is essential that each child enters the school with a detailed Full Scale Education Assessment from a Psychologist and where recommended, a Speech Therapy Assessment and/or Occupational Therapy Assessment from our recommended Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapists. With this information to hand, an Individual Education Programme (IEP) is developed. This is essentially the road map that is used to assist in the teaching and learning process.
  • Parent-teacher meetings are held at the end of the First and Third Terms.
  • Capulum College offers children the opportunity to receive a multi-sensory, specialised education that caters to their individual needs.

EXCLUSIONS

Capulum College does not take the following conditions:

  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiance Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Autism with PDA
  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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