Curriculum - Special Educational Needs

We recognise and fully support the statutory rights of all pupils to equal opportunities. In line with our Special Needs Policy we believe that all children should receive a broad and balanced curriculum, relevant to the individual needs, with access to all areas of the curriculum.

In planning and teaching the National Curriculum the teacher will have due regard to the following principles:

• Setting suitable learning challenges
• Responding to pupils' diverse learning needs and overcoming potential barriers to learning
• Assessment for individuals and groups of pupils

The school is equipped with a 15 place Resource Base for physically disabled and/or visually impaired children. Not all pupils with disabilities will necessarily have special educational needs. Many pupils with disabilities learn alongside their peers with little need for additional resources beyond the aids that they use as part of their daily life, such as a wheelchair or equipment to aid vision. Teachers will take action to ensure all pupils are enabled to participate as fully and effectively as possible within the National Curriculum and the statutory assessment arrangements.

Since the school has opened we have had a number of children who have been placed on the SEN register, and individual education plans (IEPs) have been written for them all. These IEPs are monitored and reviewed regularly and parents are involved. As a result of focused teaching and support many of the children have made good progress. Class teachers usually identify special educational needs but occasionally parents will request that a child should be assessed. The Educational Psychologist or Learning Support Service may be involved if it is considered additional support or advice is need. Educational Psychology support is limited and children are prioritised according to need.
  

Small and large group rooms enable children to work quietly with their teacher.

The School is equipped for physically disabled and/or visually impaired children.