To meet the needs of all pupils, we operate a graduated response.

 High Quality Inclusive Practice

Our pupils are usually taught in mixed ability class, although very occasionally, they may be grouped according to ability. We endeavour to plan high-quality lessons that respond to the needs of our pupils through high-quality inclusive practice (HQIP) and adaptive teaching.

Targeted Interventions

For those children with identified needs or those children who may need some extra ‘catch-up’, we offer a range of small group intervention programmes that can help to accelerate pupil progress. Depending on the needs of individual children, they will access different interventions led by trained Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). The progress within these interventions will be closely monitored and tracked half-termly to measure the impact and ensure their effectiveness.

Specialist Interventions

For some children who require more bespoke support, we offer a range of individualised programmes, usually created in liaison with external agencies such as Speech and Language and Communication, Interaction and Autism Services. Children will have dedicated time each week to work on an individual basis with a Learning Support Assistant to complete activities linked to their personal targets. Progress within these sessions is monitored by school and other agencies and next steps are decided collectively through multi-agency meetings and discussions.

Further details of specific interventions for each area of need is available in the ALN Policy.

Determination

For a small number of children with a Determination, we implement a personalised, bespoke curriculum relevant to their individual areas of need. We follow the guidance from external agencies and professionals and implement the recommended provision outlined in their Determination of Need.