SEN LOCAL OFFER At Aston Manor Academy we strive to support all pupils to enable them to achieve at school and to meet their potential both socially and academically. In order to do this many steps are taken to support our pupils through their learning journey. As well as a challenging learning environment, we provide support, acceptance and real opportunities for friendships and positive relationships. Quality teaching is vital; however for some pupils there are occasions when they need further provision that is different from and additional to that made generally for others of the same age. 1. What kinds of Special Educational Needs does our school make provision for? TYPES OF NEED AND WHAT THAT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORT IN OUR SCHOOLS COULD LOOK LIKE Cognition and Learning Differentiated curriculum Pupils who are not achieving Targeted small group interventions age related expectations, even Literacy support eg. Lexia (Reading with appropriate programme) differentiation. Pupil & School Support involvement Pupils with specific learning In support from Teaching Assistant (TA) difficulties. Specialist teaching programmes to accelerate progress. One-to-one individual support when appropriate. Communication and Interaction Social interaction and communication groups. Pupils with Speech, Language and Level 1 Autism Awareness training whole staff Communication Needs training. Pupils with ASD, including Aspergers Level 2 Autism Awareness training for Inclusion Syndrome & Autism. Staff. Communication and Autism Team involvement. Social, Emotional and Mental Health group -supporting anxiety ‘Friends’ difficulties School Nurse Pupils may experience a wide range of Educational Psychologist (Authority) Social & emotional difficulties which Educational Psychologist and Counsellor manifest themselves in many ways. (Independent). Designated family Support Worker. Sensory and/or Physical needs Appropriate outside agency involvement Students who require Special Some specialist personalised resources in the Educational provision which prevents classroom, as appropriate or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities generally provided. Unfortunately, due to the nature and age of our original school buildings we are unable to meet the needs of
SEN LOCAL OFFER At Aston Manor Academy we strive to support all pupils to enable them to achieve at school and to meet their potential both socially and academically. In order to do this many steps are taken to support our pupils through their learning journey. As well as a challenging learning environment, we provide support, acceptance and real opportunities for friendships and positive relationships. Quality teaching is vital; however for some pupils there are occasions when they need further provision that is different from and additional to that made generally for others of the same age. 1. What kinds of Special Educational Needs does our school make provision for? TYPES OF NEED AND WHAT THAT COULD LOOK LIKE EXAMPLES OF SUPPORT IN OUR SCHOOLS Cognition and Learning Pupils who are not achieving age related expectations, even with appropriate differentiation. Pupils with specific learning difficulties. Differentiated curriculum Targeted small group interventions Literacy support eg. Lexia (Reading programme) Pupil & School Support involvement In support from Teaching Assistant (TA) Specialist teaching programmes to accelerate progress. One-to-one individual support when appropriate. Communication and Interaction Pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs Pupils with ASD, including Aspergers Syndrome & Autism. Social interaction and communication groups. Level 1 Autism Awareness training whole staff training. Level 2 Autism Awareness training for Inclusion Staff. Communication and Autism Team involvement. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties Pupils may experience a wide range of Social & emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways. ‘Friends’ group -supporting anxiety School Nurse Educational Psychologist (Authority) Educational Psychologist and Counsellor (Independent). Designated family Support Worker. Sensory and/or Physical needs Students who require Special Educational provision which prevents or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities generally provided. Unfortunately, due to the nature and age of our original school buildings we are unable to meet the needs of Appropriate outside agency involvement Some specialist personalised resources in the classroom, as appropriate
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