To ensure that learners are successfully supported in placement at Selworthy School, agencies are used appropriately and effectively to help identify and address learners’ needs. Research has confirmed that learners with SEN and those with ASD are at greater risk of developing behavioural, emotional and social difficulties than typically developing children and young people. A number of our learners may already have links with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and new referrals will be able to be made by the school. The SMT work closely with this service to ensure learners get the best possible support. The service will provide treatment for learners with emotional difficulties, anxiety, fears or unhappiness. Most learners come to the school with a relatively recent Educational Psychologist’s report. If, however, an issue arises during their time at the school that is beyond the school staff’s SEN expertise, an Educational Psychologist’s advice might be sought. Access to speech and language therapists is provided for learners at Selworthy School if it is included in EHC plan. Specialist SLTs may be brought in to support learners with eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia) as most SLTs do not have the appropriate training or experience to deal with this complex difficulty. Teaching Assistants Our Teaching Assistants work in classrooms alongside teachers to provide personalised learning programs. They develop individualised knowledge of how our learners learn best and work collaboratively with teachers to deliver and support lessons designed to minimise an individual’s barriers to learning and continue to develop their strengths. Wider collaboration Selworthy School is also a member of SEN.se (Special Educational Needs Somerset Expertise). For more information please visit the SEN.se website at: sen-se.org.uk Other opportunities for learning All learners have equal opportunity to access extra-curricular activities at Selworthy School and the school offers a range of additional clubs and activities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure participation for all.
To ensure that learners are successfully supported in placement at Selworthy School, agencies are used appropriately and effectively to help identify and address learners’ needs. Research has confirmed that learners with SEN and those with ASD are at greater risk of developing behavioural, emotional and social difficulties than typically developing children and young people. A number of our learners may already have links with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and new referrals will be able to be made by the school. The SMT work closely with this service to ensure learners get the best possible support. The service will provide treatment for learners with emotional difficulties, anxiety, fears or unhappiness. Most learners come to the school with a relatively recent Educational Psychologist’s report. If, however, an issue arises during their time at the school that is beyond the school staff’s SEN expertise, an Educational Psychologist’s advice might be sought. Access to speech and language therapists is provided for learners at Selworthy School if it is included in EHC plan. Specialist SLTs may be brought in to support learners with eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia) as most SLTs do not have the appropriate training or experience to deal with this complex difficulty. Teaching Assistants Our Teaching Assistants work in classrooms alongside teachers to provide personalised learning programs. They develop individualised knowledge of how our learners learn best and work collaboratively with teachers to deliver and support lessons designed to minimise an individual’s barriers to learning and continue to develop their strengths. Wider collaboration Selworthy School is also a member of SEN.se (Special Educational Needs Somerset Expertise). For more information please visit the SEN.se website at: sen-se.org.uk Other opportunities for learning All learners have equal opportunity to access extra-curricular activities at Selworthy School and the school offers a range of additional clubs and activities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure participation for all.
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