At Chapter House, every child is provided with a curriculum and programme of activities that suits their needs.
The Special Educational Needs Department is known as the Learning Development (LD) Department at Queen Ethelburga’s. The LD Department works closely with teachers, welfare staff, safeguarding leads and parents to ensure your child is assessed and provided with the necessary support to progress their learning.
|
|
A Curriculum That Supports Your Child’s NeedsFollowing identification and assessment, appropriate support will be put in place for your child. This may include an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which communicates their individual needs and targets with staff and parents. Support can range from differentiated lesson plans to individual interventions with learning support or specialist teachers. Your child may also take part in additional small-group interventions with a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. Within lessons, your child may receive additional support from a teaching assistant to help them access and complete tasks set by the teacher. |
Clear Communication Between Staff And You
At Chapter House, we believe that working closely with parents is an important part of supporting your child’s learning and development.
Parents receive regular updates on their child’s progress and additional needs through Parent Meetings and written reports shared each half-term.
If your child has special educational needs, you will be involved in discussions about their support and the implementation of planned programmes and intervention strategies. The class teacher and LD Department will also share the results of any initial assessments carried out to identify potential barriers to learning.
Where further assessment is appropriate, your child may be assessed by an external professional, such as an Educational Psychologist. This helps us to develop a clear understanding of their needs and ensure that the right support is in place.
