The M.O.V.E programme, from the Entham Trust, is an integrated, multi-agency approach for children and adults with physical disabilities and/or complex needs. Education, Health and Social Care practitioners work together, using this highly effective programme, to provide a framework which enables people to develop physical, cognitive and communication skills that are designed to improve their independence, social inclusion and quality of life.
Some ways that the M.O.V.E. programme can offer support are:
- Eating in social environments by being able to transfer on and off a chair
- Assisting getting in and out of bed
- Develop weight bearing in order to assist with toileting
- Assisting getting in and out of transport
- Assisting getting up and down from the floor
- Developing mobility skills
By supporting these, and other, skills and activities there is a corresponding increase in well-being and independence.
At Ifield School all staff receive M.O.V.E awareness training and several members of staff are trained as M.O.V.E practitioners. Practitioners work with class teams to develop individual M.O.V.E programmes from early years to post-16. Practitioners also support and promote the use of M.O.V.E throughout the school and sixth form.
M.O.V.E targets are reviewed termly and shared with parents at transition meetings, ECHP review meetings and other multi-agency meetings. Ifield School is committed to this initiative which encourages pupils and students to assume more control over their physical movements and enhances their self-esteem and quality of life.
Further information about the M.O.V.E programme can be found at www.enhamtrust.org.uk and www.moveeurope.org.uk
The M.O.V.E. Programme at Ifield School
At Ifield School, we are proud to implement the M.O.V.E. (Movement Opportunities Via Education) Programme—an integrated, multi-agency approach supported by MOVE Europe. This highly effective framework supports children and young people with physical disabilities and/or complex needs by helping them develop essential physical, cognitive, and communication skills.
The M.O.V.E. Programme brings together professionals from education, health, and social care to work collaboratively with pupils and their families. The goal is to enhance independence, promote social inclusion, and improve overall quality of life.
How the M.O.V.E. Programme Supports Pupils
The programme is tailored to individual needs and can support a wide range of everyday activities, including:
- Transferring on and off a chair to eat in social settings
- Getting in and out of bed independently
- Developing weight-bearing skills to assist with toileting
- Accessing transport safely and confidently
- Moving to and from the floor
- Building mobility and movement skills
By supporting these key life skills, pupils experience increased independence, improved well-being, and greater self-esteem.
Our Commitment at Ifield School
All staff at Ifield School receive M.O.V.E. awareness training, and several are fully trained M.O.V.E. practitioners. These practitioners work closely with class teams to design and implement personalised M.O.V.E. programmes for pupils from Early Years through to Post-16.
M.O.V.E. targets are reviewed termly and shared with families during transition meetings, EHCP reviews, and other multi-agency discussions. This ensures that progress is continuously monitored and celebrated.
We are committed to the M.O.V.E. initiative because we believe in empowering our pupils to take greater control of their physical movements, boosting their confidence and enriching their lives.
🔗 Learn more about the M.O.V.E. Programme at www.moveeurope.org.uk
