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We ensure each pupil has an individual pupil profile that is shared with all staff which reflects need and strategies required to overcome that need. SENCo All sizes are small with a high staffing ratio of 2:8.) skill and expertise linked to the need of the cohort/class is a factor in the choice of form tutor and form TA. All staff From tutor Form TA We ensure all pupils have a lead teacher and TA who know them well; pupils are discussed regularly in weekly meetings and any adjustments or adaptations required whether practical, curricular or personal are made. Form teacher Form TA Teachers Specialist professionals If there are more serious concerns about progress specialist help is sought for further assessment, advice and guidance. The school may apply to the LA for further funding to support a child’s needs if they are thought to be over and above the need usually supported by the school yet the school could still meet those needs with additional funding. Educational Psychology Service Health professionals CAF team SEN review team How do we adapt the curriculum and ensure high quality teaching at Newfield School? We regularly review the curriculum to ensure it is meeting the of all pupils i.e. relevant, engaging, correctly levelled, entitlement of opportunity. All LA advisors is a focus on the development of the whole child through the curriculum and the areas of social , moral, spiritual and cultural education are very high profile. All staff There is a focus on the wider curriculum and so many extra activities are offered which include visits, outdoor and sporting activities, residential activities and curriculum enrichment clubs every lunchtime All staff Staff work closely together and with colleagues in local mainstream primary and secondary schools to ensure we offer an appropriately wide, well planned and well resourced curriculum. All staff All teachers are specialist in their field and there is an excellent team of highly experience teaching assistants in the school. All staff High quality staff continued professional development is a focus of the schools work to ensure all staff remain well qualified and highly trained in their subject area. All staff Senior staff regularly monitor staff planning, pupils work and regularly observe teaching to ensure all staff meet the high expectation of teaching at Newfield School. Senior leaders Middle leaders Governors (see curriculum statement above also) How do we assess, review and report progress at Newfield School? Pupils are set challenging but realistic targets annually. All pupils progress is tracked on a half termly . Any under-performance is addressed through planned interventions. Subject teachers Learning Support Assistants Intervention team Visiting professionals