Prospectus 2013-2014

Personalised LearningSpecial Educational NeedsThe term ‘Special Educational Needs’ is used to describe children with particularlearning needs. These can be experienced for a variety of reasons, such as, physicaldifficulties; speech, language and communication; moderate learning; social andemotional; sensory impairments or behavioural problems. We aim to allow allchildren access to a broad and balanced curriculum at an appropriate level, whichallows them to achieve their educational potential. Our children with SpecialEducational Needs are fully integrated into the school.Our SEN Policy was written and agreed by the governing body in February 2014 andis due for review in February 2016. Currently, there are 23 children on the SpecialEducational Needs Register. 9 children are at School Action Plus and 14 children atSchool Action.The Special Needs Co-ordinator and all school staff work to meet the needs of thechildren in co-operation with parents, children and with other professionals,including the LA and its special needs services, for example: EducationalPsychology, Speech, Language and Communication, Occupational Therapy andPhysiotherapy Service. Some of these services work directly with the children andothers provide valuable advice and support for the teaching staff.A range of tailored interventions are delivered (alongside careful differentiation inthe classroom) on a 1:1 basis, in pairs or in small groups. These interventions aredetailed on the school’s provision map.Gifted and Talented ChildrenOften it becomes apparent that children have talentsand abilities which are exceptional. We aim to identifythese children early and offer them a curriculum that isstimulating and challenging to extend their thinkingskills.