How do you identify pupils?
Additional needs are wide-ranging and can change over time. Every child’s needs are assessed on a pupil-by-pupil basis and our SEND team work together, with external agencies when required, to build a provision to support every individual.
Observations
Teacher assessments
School based test results
Information from parents and carers
Information from the child
Specialised assessments carried out by members of the school’s support services
Information from previous schools or settings
Discussions with adults who work with the child
Once a child is identified as having a special educational need, a graduated approach to support is taken. The child’s needs will first be assessed, then support will be planned, carried out and then reviewed. At the review any necessary changes will be made.
