Special Education Needs
A child or young person has special educational needs if he or she has a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her. A learning difficulty or disability is a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age.
Special educational provision means educational or training provision that is additional to, or different from, that made generally for others of the same age in a mainstream setting in England.
At Mountbatten Primary School, we endeavour to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the school. We believe that it is essential to provide a caring and supporting environment in which all pupils are valued equally and are given the opportunity to have their needs met in order to develop their full potential.
The four areas of need identified within the SEN Code of Practice underpinning this:
- Cognition and Learning Needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- Communication and Interaction
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs
For further information about SENCO, or if you want to talk to someone about your child, please contact the school office on (01482) 375224.
The SENCO is Miss Jenny Schofield.
The Governor responsible for Special Educational Needs is Mrs Lynne Clarke.
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“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”
“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”
“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”
“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”
“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”
“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”
“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”
“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”
“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”
“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”
“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”
“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”
“Pupils enjoy attending school.”
“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”
“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”
” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”
“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”
“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”
“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”
“Children settle into school quickly.”
“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”
“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”
“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”
“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”
“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”
“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”
“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”
“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”
“There are a wide range of school clubs.”
“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”
“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”
“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”
“There is a strong team culture within the school.”
“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”
“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”
“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”