Special Educational Needs

We follow the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs issued by the DfES in 2002. We have a policy for children with Special Educational Needs. This is reviewed annually. At the last review no changes were made. Copies of all school policies are available. 

 

We aim to provide all children, whatever their ability, with programmes of study which are appropriate to their needs. In the majority of cases this is with the class teacher in the class situation. Often in literacy or numeracy children who are experiencing difficulties will work with the support of a Teaching Assistant. Sometimes, with parental agreement, a child will be withdrawn to work with a small group of children on specific tasks away from the classroom where there are fewer distractions. The children enjoy this extra attention and benefit in many ways from the excellent support provided. If your child’s progress in any area is giving us cause for concern, we will ask you to come in and talk to us, so that together we can work out ways in which to help them.

 

Pupils with disabilities

We welcome all pupils to Colebrook. If you feel your child may need specialist equipment to help them at school, please come in and discuss it with us so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Our equal opportunities policy is rigorously enforced to ensure that children with disabilities are not treated less favourably than other children. Our building is partially accessible to children in wheelchairs. In the future we plan to purchase extra ramps, install handrails where necessary and convert an existing toilet so that it can be used by disabled adults.

 

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