MENU MOVE MOVE is an activity based programme which uses the combined knowledge of education, therapy and family to teach people with severe motor disabilities the skills of: SITTING STANDING WALKING AND TRANSFERRING Highland Council has recognised the benefits of the programme and Drummond School has actively participated in this programme since 2000 and have seen the rewards with maintaining and increasing skills and improved health with the pupils on the programme. All pupils that could benefit from move have access to the programme at Drummond School. MOVE is developing throughout the Highlands with on going training to staff, parents and carers in areas that have people that could benefit. A person needs to be able to move to learn. MOVE gives people opportunities for independence and inclusion in their communities. MOVE is not something separate in the curriculum; it is a framework around the person and their family, bringing the services around the individual together, encouraging collaborative working. It has clear individual goals, what would be beneficial to them now and in the future for independent living. The persons next steps are embedded throughout the day, giving opportunities to develop skills in a just manageable way, difficult but achievable. The prompts and supports a person needs to assist them in a functional skill are always seen as temporary, assisting as the person learns the skill. We are proud that Drummond School achieved the award of MOVE Centre of Excellence in October 2003. Our aim is to develop and expand this programme. June MacPherson was part of the original team in 2000 and Miranda Johnston qualified in 2020 and are our MOVE Trainers at Drummond. We also have 2 senior practitioners and a team of practitioners. More information can be found at the MOVE web address which is just below: https://www.enhamtrust.org.uk/move-programme-subsite The Impact of Movement The ability to move allows us to make choices and the ability to choose is the foundation of personal dignity and self esteem. The ability to move parts of our bodies and choose how and where to move in space is VITAL TO LEARNING All the special concepts All other areas of the curriculum to function as independently as possible in society. To take our own weight into adulthood. CONTACT INFO Drummond School Drummond Road, Inverness IV2 4NU 01463 701050 Head Teacher: Mark Elvines mark.elvines@highland.gov.uk Blog at WordPress.com. Follow