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At Thornbury we celebrate diversity and difference in our children.
Rationale
What is Special Educational Need?
The provision of Special Educational Needs at Thornbury could be identified by looking at the following criteria:
Children's learning Children's physical needs Children's behavioural development Children's emotional development
It is important to note that gifted and more able children will also have Special Needs.
If any of these areas present a problem or give cause for concern an assessment should be made.
General Aims
To integrate and educate all children with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream school where this does not affect the individual child or the rest of his/her class adversely. Within the team teaching philosophy of the school to plan and teach each child according to his/her individual needs and abilities, taking into account the National Curriculum requirements where appropriate. To follow the procedures outlined in the SEN Code of Practice, November 2001. To involve the parents, staff and other experts in the discussion and execution of programmes of work, behaviour modification and emotional development of the child, as soon as a problem or need is noticed.
Approaches and Attitudes
To maintain a positive approach when following agreed programmes of work, behaviour modification and emotional development of the child, in line with the philosophy running throughout the whole curriculum at Thornbury Primary School. All children are treated as individuals since it has long been established that although cases may be similar, no two cases are the same.
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