Special Educational Needs
It is important that every child receives a well-balanced curriculum, to encourage children to be their best selves.
In all lessons, the class teacher will plan a differentiated curriculum in consultation with our Special Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) to accommodate the children and their needs. In addition, some children may need targeted support with a clear action plan to address their needs. If a child needs additional support, then an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is drawn up – the plan reflects what the child can do well and their next steps. IEPs are reviewed termly through an informal meeting with parents. If the child’s needs are long term, then it may be appropriate to apply for Inclusion Funding or submit an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). We work closely with parents to find out what the children’s needs are and how to address them.
We have a team in school who are dedicated to working with children with additional needs or social, emotional, or mental health needs.
- Our pastoral lead is our autism advocate, and she supports staff with delivering inclusive sessions such as Lego Therapy, Cooking Therapy, Behaviour Box, etc.
- Our Specialist SEND teachers understand the small steps that are needed to support children who are working below their age related expectations, and will assess their needs and deliver targeted weekly sessions.
- Our Speech and Language Therapist supports children with communication skills – she also supports staff to deliver individual or group support sessions.
- We also have our SENDCo and Inclusion Leader getting all the practical elements in place – applying for funding, meeting parents, reviewing need, etc.
- Our Family Support Worker helps families who are stepping up or down from social care but her main role is to provide Early Help. If your family are in need of an Early Help Assessment, she can support you with it. She will also signpost you to services that might be able to support you and your family.
Nurture
We run Nurture groups to support positive, emotional and social growth. Trained staff work with small groups to develop concentration skills and build confidence/self-esteem through structured play. Lego Therapy, Cooking Therapy and Drawing and Talking Therapy are examples of the programmes we follow.
