All children have special needs, whether they are able or whether they find learning difficult.
We have an inclusive policy in which we provide for all children’s needs. We support those children with learning difficulties by:
following the national Code of Practice for Special Needs
identifying and recognising their problems
discussion with parents
altering the tasks given to better match the child’s level of challenge
providing more adult support
grouping the children carefully
providing intervention programmes such as the ELS and ALS (Literacy catch-up programmes for Year 1 and Year 3) and booster classes for Year 6
Children of average and above average ability are given a curriculum that is wide and varied and challenges them to extend their abilities.
A small number of children may experience significant problems in their learning. In such cases we would, after discussion with parents, seek outside assistance from the Child Psychologist and other services. This might result in extra funds being made available to support the particular needs of such children.
“Whitbourne School is a very special place because all pupils, whatever their needs, are valued and integrated well. The school has a truly inclusive approach to pupils with Special Educational Needs and sees them as an integral part of the school community. They are expected to work both independently and collaboratively and make good progress in relation to their prior attainment. All pupils, including those with special educational needs, display very good attitudes towards learning.”
Special Needs
All children have special needs, whether they are able or whether they find learning difficult.
We have an inclusive policy in which we provide for all children’s needs. We support those children with learning difficulties by:
Children of average and above average ability are given a curriculum that is wide and varied and challenges them to extend their abilities.
A small number of children may experience significant problems in their learning. In such cases we would, after discussion with parents, seek outside assistance from the Child Psychologist and other services. This might result in extra funds being made available to support the particular needs of such children.