What are the different types of support available for children with SEND in our school?

• A) Class teacher input via targeted classroom teaching is central.

This is called Quality First Teaching

For your child this would mean:
• That the teacher has the highest possible expectations for all pupils in their class
• That all teaching is based on building on what the pupils already know, can do and can understand
• Different styles of learning may be used e.g. visual, kinesthetic
• Specific strategies may be used (suggested by the SENCo or outside professionals)

We asked our children what helped them learn.  They replied with:

1. B) Specific group work within a smaller group of children

 This type of support is available for any child, who has specific gaps in their understanding of a subject / area of learning. These groups are often called intervention groups and may be run in the classroom or a quite area around the school. They may be run by a teacher or a teaching assistant, who has had training to run these groups.

Maths:

• 1stclass@number

First class at number is a 'light touch' mathematics intervention, which was created by Edge Hill University. The intervention is delivered by a trained teaching assistant to a group of up to 4 children outside the classroom as a supplement to their daily maths lesson.

• Success@arithmatic

Success@Arithmetic is a light touch calculation-based intervention for learners in  Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 who  have difficulties with arithmetic proficiency and need support to improve their understanding of number and written calculation skills. It helps them to make faster progress and to catch up with their peers through a mastery approach.

1. C) One to one support run by the teacher or teaching assistant (TA)

This type of support is available for any child, who has specific gaps in their understanding of a subject/ area of learning.  We offer many different types of one to one support.  They can include:

English:

• Fischer Family Trust :

A reading programme. Year 1 to Year 4

• Bug Club Phonics

Bug Club Phonics meets 100% of the DfE criteria for teaching systematic phonics. Develop childrens' reading skills with interesting topics.

•  ERT

Expanded Rehearsal Technique (ERT) aims to develop rapid recognition of letter sounds, blends and words. It supports pupils by breaking learning down into smaller steps, providing opportunities for frequent repetition and building upon existing knowledge so that the pupils experience success.

• Alphabet Arc

An alphabet arc is a visual aid that is used when teaching children or older students the alphabet. The 26 letters of the alphabet are placed on cards or pieces of paper, which the student must place in the correct order in an arc shape

• Volunteer readers

We are very fortunate as a school that we have volunteers who come in on a regular basis to listen to children read.

• Nessy

Nessy is an award winning, global educational company that specialises in early literacy. The company is led by reading and dyslexia specialists and follows the Science of Reading.

General:

•  Tuition - this can be as a 1:1 or a small group. Tuition may be used to address gaps, build confidence or provide extra support on any challenging areas within the curriculum. This is carried out by Mrs Riley (SENCO and Part-time teacher) during the school day.

1. D) Specialist group / individual work run by outside professionals e.g. Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Hearing support team

This type of support is available for children with specific barriers to learning that cannot be overcome through Quality First Teaching and intervention groups. The children receiving this level of support will be on the schools SEND register.

1. E) Specified individual support

This is usually provided via a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This means that the Local Authority would have recognised your child as needing a particularly high level of individual or small group teaching. Usually your child will also need specialist support in school from a professional outside the school.

The school, or you, can request that the Local Authority carry out a statutory assessment of your child’s needs. This is a legal process, which sets out the amount of support that will be provided for your child. This type of support is available for children whose learning needs are severe, complex and lifelong.