How do we adapt the curriculum to meet special educational needs?

All our staff are trained to recognise individual needs and can adapt teaching and learning approaches so that every child is able to learn at their level. We place a lot of emphasis upon quality whole class teaching that is inclusive of all pupils. We adapt lessons to match the different abilities and needs of our pupils. We may use additional interventions to target support for small groups or individuals within key areas at a level that is appropriate to their learning needs. These interventions can help pupils to develop key skills that will support their learning in the classroom.

Interventions: 

• Nurture club – for social communication skills, cooperative play and the understanding of language. 

• Boccia club – for developing speaking and listening skills, social communication and encouraging team work  

• Small group booster sessions – such as literacy and Maths support, homework (ILT) support sessions, revision sessions. 

• Speech and Language - focusing on key skills for pupils with speech, language or communication difficulties 

• SPAG - focused work on the understanding and use of key spelling, grammar and punctuation conventions. 

• Reading - targeted support to help increase speed, fluency and comprehension skills. 

• Pre-teaching – quick preview sessions before a unit of work starts to help pupils to be prepared for the learning and language that will be coming up. 

• Post-teaching – quick sessions revisiting and recapping learning to help pupils to keep their skills and knowledge. 

• Quality First Teaching with classroom teacher scaffolding work in the lesson to make the curriculum accessible for all. 

• The support of Higher Level Teaching Assistants  

• Access to fully trained school counsellor

• Well-being sessions with the school Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner  

• Active learning sessions with our Active Learning Coach   

• Pastoral team support through Student Support Mentors 

• The provisions highlighted in Education Health Care Plans

• Training sessions for all staff regarding effective strategies to make education inclusive.

 

What other activities are available for pupils with special educational needs?

We have a number of after school activities for all pupils including those with special educational needs. Pupils with special educational needs are always included in educational visits. We choose visits that are accessible for all and comprehensive risk assessments are undertaken for every trip.

 

 

How will teaching be adapted to meet the needs of my child? 

All pupils receive class teacher input via quality first classroom teaching:

• The teacher will have the highest possible expectations for your child and all pupils in their class. 

• Putting in place different ways of teaching so that your child is fully involved in learning in class. This may involve things like using more practical learning or providing adapted resources for your child. 

• Lessons are adapted/scaffolded to meet the needs of your child and the class. 

• Grouping of ability, mixed and independent work is used to support all pupils. Putting in place specific strategies to enable your child to access the learning task

 

Dene Magna has a very proactive approach to adaptation, committed to a high level of training and support for teachers to enable them to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, which allows all learners to progress and succeed.