Special Needs & Inclusion

Special Needs (SEN) Policy

Norwood Green Infant School is fully committed to inclusion. The objective of the Governing Body is to provide a fully inclusive environment so that all pupils, irrespective of need, can reach their potential and receive their educational entitlement. This is achieved through careful differentiation and assessment in all areas of the curriculum. Supportive pastoral systems and clear and consistent behavioural policies are effective in ensuring equal access and underpin the specialist special needs work in our school. Additional teachers and highly skilled teaching assistants work throughout the school to support Hearing Impaired pupils and those identified as having other special needs and are central to the creation and implementation of individual education plans (IEP's) and statements. The school is wholly dedicated to inclusion and we are fortunate to see this reflected in the work with our Hearing Impaired pupils, who play a central role in the life and ethos of their respective classes.

Daniel Willetts is the school's special needs co-ordinator (SENCO.) and is responsible for the provision of education for pupils with SEN at the school.

Inclusion Statement

Norwwod Green Infant School faces significant challenges in preparing all our pupils to meet the demands of the new century. The key to success in meeting these challenges is the development of skills and achievements of all our young people, including the most vulnerable, so they can contribute effectively as valuable and valued members of the community. Inclusion is concerned with the learning, participation and equal opportunities for all children, providing access to the curriculum.

Promoting inclusion will help our young people to reach their potential in terms of achievement, learning in a school where diversity is understood and valued.