S.E.N.D

We believe that all our pupils should achieve their full potential regardless of academic ability. Every child should have the greatest possible access to a broad and balanced education, including the National Curriculum. We believe in maintaining excellent educational standards and we provide every possible assistance necessary to achieve those standards.

A child has special educational needs if they require support over and above that normally provided in the classroom.

Children with special educational needs are integrated within the school but may also work in smaller groups with additional help.

The early identification of a child's special needs is of prime importance to us. A thorough assessment and tracking system closely monitors the progress of children with special educational needs. Where necessary, outside agencies will be consulted for advice, and recommendations will be followed as far as possible. (These outside agencies include Educational Psychologists, the Learning Support Service and the school nurse.)

The school has a toilet/changing facility for use by disabled pupils; it is a single storey school that has a ramp to assist with a slight change of floor levels between lower and upper school, enabling access for wheelchairs. Ramps have now replaced all steps into the main building and pavements leading directly into the school have been lowered.

If a child is identified as having additional needs, parents are informed immediately, and their child’s IP (Intervention Plan) is discussed with them, and reviewed twice a year.

The school’s SEN provision known as ‘The School’s SEN Information Report’ is available on the school website.