Special Educational Needs

As an individual, every child has special educational needs. At some time in their school career many children have difficulties or problems which will be recognised by teachers and parents as deserving special attention - these may take the form of a disability or special ability in the case of a gifted child, or may be due to social or emotional problems in a child''s school life. We hope that such problems can be identified as soon as possible on entering school though often it is only later that learning difficulties do become apparent. In order to help children make progress they will be given individual programmes of work.

We hope that teachers and parents can work together to help the child overcome their problem and that as a result confidence grows and progress is made. On occasions we may feel that a child would benefit from the assistance of an educational psychologist or visiting support teacher. These teachers will help class teachers to plan an appropriate programme of work using special resources. There may be instances where a Statement of Special Educational Need will be prepared by the school. Parents will always be involved in these decisions, and are encouraged to work with their child to help them to overcome any difficulties.

If you feel that your child has a particular problem, however small, do not hesitate to talk to one of the staff.