Special Educational Needs

As a school we recognise the importance of identifying difficulties at an early stage and are keen to support all children in the best way that we can. Children identified as needing extra support with their learning because of a particular difficulty or need are, after consultation with parents, placed on our special educational needs register. Our provision is that of a graduated approach.

‘School Concerns'

Children who are making slower than expected progress, are identified early, and additional help is provided within the differentiated curriculum. In the Foundation stage, children will follow an early intervention programme.

‘School Action'

Children placed at school action are given extra support by teachers and learning assistants in order to help them achieve within the curriculum. This may include some extra time on a ‘one to one' basis or working with an adult in a small group situation.

‘School Action Plus'

Children with greater needs receive support on a ‘one to one' basis which is additional to that outlined above. Guidance may be requested from outside agencies e.g. the Primary Support Team, or Speech/Language specialists. Our special educational needs co-ordinator will monitor programmes of work devised to support children at school action plus as well as those with a statement of special education need.

All children on the special educational needs register have an individual education plan drawn up for them, identifying specific areas to be targeted and these are reviewed with parents, usually on a termly basis. Teachers continuously monitor the progress of all children within their care, and are happy to discuss progress at any time. A copy of the Code of Practice is available from the school, and our special needs co-ordinator will always be happy to discuss any concerns.