The Equality Act 2010 requires Hinderton School to publish an accessibility plan. The purpose of the plan is to:
increase the extent to which pupils with disabilities can access the curriculum
improvements to the physical environment to enable pupils with disabilities to increase their access to education
improvements to the information provided to pupils with disabilities
Our school provides a child-centred curriculum which enables all children to enjoy learning experiences and achieve success, and celebrate the success of others. We enable each child to communicate as effectively as possible, and to develop their ability to communicate their thoughts, desires, needs, and feelings both in school and the wider community. We ensure that every child feels cared for, within a safe and secure environment with a warm and positive ethos. We enable children to develop physical skills, independence, and self-esteem and to experience success within their learning environment.
Our has been written in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. This was introduced to ensure protection from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation on the grounds of specific characteristics (referred to as protected characteristics). This means that schools cannot discriminate against pupils or treat them less favourably because of their sex (gender), race, disability, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or pregnancy or maternity.
Information about pupil population:
Numbers on roll: 49
Number of pupils with disabilities: 49
The pupils at our school all have a diagnosis of autism. The pupils have different types of disabilities, these include;
All the pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). A small number of pupils at Hinderton have additional needs and require support from other professionals. We work in close collaboration with outside agencies as required to seek advice to ensure we are meeting the identified area of difficulty. Following advice received, we are able to review and adapt our practice accordingly to ensure their needs are being fully met.
Hinderton School’s priorities for the Equality and Accessibility plan are:
To ensure that no member of the school community is disadvantaged or discriminated against due to their race, religion or personal beliefs, disability, background or sexual orientation
To ensure pupils develop their understanding of tolerance and respect.
To support pupils in tolerating difference through a neurodiverse perspective