Inclusion

It is important to identify children’s needs as soon as possible. Teachers continually check the progress children are making and will adapt their teaching for children having difficulties. Most children with special educational needs have their needs met at Downsell Primary School without the need for a statement.

When a teacher first thinks a child has special educational needs they will look at how they can adapt their teaching and the work they ask the child to do. This is called differentiation.

If they think the child needs support additional to or different from other children in class they will talk to the school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). The SENCo may suggest strategies that the class or subject teacher can use. Parents will always be told when their child is having special educational provision and you will have a chance to give your views to the school/setting about this.

At Downsell Primary School, inclusion is our top priority.