At Dudley House School we understand that all children are unique, we value the abilities and achievements of them all, and are committed to providing each pupil with the best possible environment for learning. We recognise that many pupils will have special needs at some time during their school life. Whilst many factors contribute to the range of difficulties experienced by some children, we believe that much can be done to overcome them by parents, teachers, support staff and pupils working together.
Our small class sizes mean that staff very much focus on the individual needs of all children. Whether your child requires extra support or extra challenge we work hard to meet the needs of all pupils in our care.
Objectives of our SEND Provision
- Ensure all pupils have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
- Provide a differentiated curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs and ability.
- Ensure the identification of all pupils requiring SEND provision as early as possible.
- Ensure that SEND pupils take as full a part as possible in all school activities.
- Liaise with outside agencies, when this would be beneficial, in order to access further specialist support for pupils and parents.
The main methods of provision made by the school are extremely flexible and are tailored to the needs of the pupils as much as possible. Experienced staff are highly committed to making children’s lives not only productive but happy.
Examples of SEND provision include:
- Quality first teaching in class supported by a differentiated curriculum.
- Additional work with a teacher or support staff, either individually or in a small group.
- In-class support, with adult assistance where appropriate
Dudley House School firmly believes in developing a strong partnership with parents/carers and that this will enable children with SEND to achieve their potential. The school recognises that parents/carers have a unique overview of their child’s needs and how best to support them, and that this gives them a key role in the partnership. Parents/carers hold key information and have a critical role to play in their children’s education.
If your child requires additional support for SEND etc. then the costs for providing additional staffing will be charged, unless costs are covered by the local authority through an EHCP.
‘Pupils with SEND receive precise support to help them to know more of the school’s curriculum.’ Ofsted
