SPECIAL SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDSEDUCATIONAL NEEDS

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The school has an The school has an ‘‘Inclusion ManagerInclusion Manager’’. .

This role is often called SENCO,This role is often called SENCO,

(Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)

as it covers SEN. as it covers SEN.

It also covers some other vulnerable groups It also covers some other vulnerable groups

including Gifted and Talented children. including Gifted and Talented children.

All pupils have access to the National All pupils have access to the National Curriculum. Curriculum.

Differentiation is designed to meet the Differentiation is designed to meet the needs of individual learners.needs of individual learners.

At Castledown we ensure that At Castledown we ensure that

all pupils are included.all pupils are included.

The expectations for SEN children are The expectations for SEN children are the same as for those children without the same as for those children without

SEN, i.e. we expect and set targets SEN, i.e. we expect and set targets based on two sub levels (4 points) based on two sub levels (4 points)

progress in each academic year. This progress in each academic year. This expectation is the same regardless of expectation is the same regardless of

the level of SEN.the level of SEN.

The term The term ‘‘Special Educational NeedsSpecial Educational Needs’’ applies to all pupils applies to all pupils who have SEN because of:-who have SEN because of:-

– Cognitive and learning difficulties, including general learning Cognitive and learning difficulties, including general learning difficulties (GLD) and specific learning difficulties (SpLD, i.e. difficulties (GLD) and specific learning difficulties (SpLD, i.e. dyslexia)dyslexia)

– Communication and interaction difficulties including speech, Communication and interaction difficulties including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), autistic spectrum language and communication needs (SLCN), autistic spectrum disorders (ASD)disorders (ASD)

– Emotional, behavioural and social difficulties (EBSD)Emotional, behavioural and social difficulties (EBSD)

– Sensory/physical difficulties, including physical difficulties (PD), Sensory/physical difficulties, including physical difficulties (PD), visual impairment (VI), and hearing impairment (HI).visual impairment (VI), and hearing impairment (HI).

At Castledown pupils with SEN fall into the At Castledown pupils with SEN fall into the following categories:-following categories:-

ConcernConcern (C)(C) School ActionSchool Action (SA)(SA) School Action +School Action + (SA+)(SA+) StatementStatement (S)(S)

At CastledownAt Castledown

School Action = 51children (15.22%)School Action = 51children (15.22%) School Action + = 18 children (5.37%)School Action + = 18 children (5.37%) Statements = 10 children (2.98%)Statements = 10 children (2.98%)

Total children on SEN register = 79 children Total children on SEN register = 79 children = 23.58% = 23.58%

National figure = 19.6%National figure = 19.6%

If a teacher has a pupil in their class, who is not making If a teacher has a pupil in their class, who is not making academic progress or is working more than one sub-level academic progress or is working more than one sub-level below the age-related expectation, then that pupil may below the age-related expectation, then that pupil may need to be included on the SEN register.need to be included on the SEN register.

If a teacher has concerns about a pupil they talk to the If a teacher has concerns about a pupil they talk to the Inclusion Manager and the support needed is decided. Inclusion Manager and the support needed is decided. This support may be from within school or where This support may be from within school or where

necessary help from outside agencies is requestednecessary help from outside agencies is requested..

If your child is on the Special Needs Register we will be If your child is on the Special Needs Register we will be sending you a letter to let you know about the support sending you a letter to let you know about the support they are receiving.they are receiving.

If you think your child has If you think your child has special needs special needs

Come and talk to me or talk to Come and talk to me or talk to their class teachertheir class teacher