Special Educational Needs
We aim to meet the needs of all children irrespective of whether they have physical, sensory, emotional/behavioural, specific or general learning needs. Parents who are concerned about aspects of their child’s progress are encouraged to discuss these first with the class teacher and then the SEN co-ordinator and the Head of School.
Children who have Special Educational Needs will generally have their needs supported within the classroom. They will each have an individual education plan tailored to their needs and will receive extra support from a trained member of staff. They may occasionally be withdrawn for individual tuition. If the need arises, we can call on a wide range of specialist advisors.
Parents will be involved in discussions from the outset and will work with the staff enabling children to succeed. The children’s progress will be reviewed regularly so that Individual Education Plans and support can be amended when necessary.
There are four key policies related to SEND which we encourage parents to read
Key Principles
Every child is special, but some children have special educational needs that may or may not carry with them a formal diagnosis.
All teachers are teachers of special educational needs and must plan and prepare for the needs of all their pupils.
The school provision for pupils with SEN follows the guidance given in the code of practice.
We believe that parents have a vital role to play in supporting their child’s education and aim to provide a strong partnership between the family and the school. The views of the parents and the pupil are sought and taken into account when reviewing progress.
Pupils will be enabled to develop strategies to manage their behaviour in order that they can access the curriculum, and that other pupils feel safe at school
Pupils will involved in the process as much as is practically possible e.g. setting achievable targets for their own educational or behavioural enhancement.