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Special Education Needs
Heart of England believes that “all pupils are entitled to be valued equally, given equitable access to resources and recognised as individuals, who have strengths that can be nurtured and weaknesses that can be supported”. (LEA Curriculum Policy Statement)
The school accepts that all pupils have a right of access to the National Curriculum. However, some for some pupils, who will require “learning support”, modifications may have to be made. pupils who have particular talents or who are extremely able will need to be provided with opportunities for their talents or abilities to flourish.
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he school accepts that a “whole-school” approach is the most appropriate way of providing for all pupils with special educational needs. This means that all departments accept responsibility for pupils with SEN and together, with the support of the Learning Support Department make provision for the needs of these pupils.
The school embraces the principles of the Code of Practice for the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs. This means that the school maintains a register of Pupils with Educational Needs and provides individual education plans for pupils whose needs require a more structured approach. Pupils on the register are reviewed regularly with parents having a key role to play in this process.
The school has appointed one of its Governors to take a particular interest in all matters relating to SEN within the school.
Using a well-established procedure, including information from feeder schools, screening of pupils on arrival and ongoing teacher assessment, individual needs are identified. Once identified, pupils’ needs are addressed using a carefully staged procedure which will draw upon the help and support of the teaching staff, the parents and possibly outside agencies.
Statemented Pupils
A small number of pupils require a statement of special educational need in order for their needs to be met. Sometimes a pupil will arrive at school with a statement which outlines what extra help the pupil is entitled to. However, in other cases, it will become apparent that the school is unable to meet the needs of a pupil within existing resources and at this stage the pupil will be referred to the Special Needs Office for a “formal” assessment.
Parents with particular concerns over possible special educational needs should contact the Headteacher or Jan Lambert, Inclusion Coordinator.
