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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
We do our best to identify children with special educational needs as early as
possible. Any concerns are shared with parents and then together we decide how
best to support the child’s learning difficulty or, in the case of a more able child, how to challenge
their special abilities. Loseley Fields Primary School has a special
educational needs policy that is up-dated on an annual basis. A copy of this
policy is available from the school office.
The child will usually be supported within the general classroom situation but
may be able to work in small groups for short periods of time with either the
class teacher, the headteacher or a Learning Support Assistant. The assistance
of the Educational Psychologist and other Learning Support Services will be
sought if necessary. Pupils with statements of special educational need are
provided with a Special Needs Assistant to support them in the classroom, using
funding provided by the LA.
Other Agencies
It may be necessary for us to contact other agencies, such as speech and
language therapy, to ensure that your child is able to fully access their
education. On these occasions we try to ensure that you are kept fully informed
of any meetings or assessments that have been arranged on their behalf and that
copies of any reports are forwarded to you.
The River Centre
Surrey County Council have refocused their provision for children with learning
difficulties following a county wide review. From September 2004 eight
specialist centres attached to mainstream schools were opened across the county
to meet the needs of statemented children with learning difficulties who
require specialist support.
In September 2005 the centres would support Year 3 and Year 4 children and grow
year by year until September 2007 when up to 18 pupils from years 3 to 6 can be
supported. Additional teaching and non-teaching staff work within the school to
support the children with the aim of including the children as much as
possible.
For admissions there is an annual countrywide panel process, which is used to
ensure that children are selected who would benefit from the specialist support
at the centre and who meet the criteria for admission. Further details of these
arrangements can be obtained from your local education office or from the
school office.
The River Centre at Loseley Fields Primary School is one of these specialist
centres.
Arrangements for pupils with disabilities
Admission criteria for children with disabilities will follow the admissions
policy agreed by the school’s governing body (this policy is enclosed in our prospectus).
All pupils within Loseley Fields Primary School are treated equally.
Expectations of achievement and effort are high and each child is asked to do
their best at all times, achieving together. Extra assistance will be provided
for any child unable to achieve their potential, whatever the reason.
The school is currently on one ground level with the exception of the building
at the rear of the school which has two levels. This building has no lift. We
would ensure that any child with disabilities had full access to our
curriculum, making arrangements to move classrooms if necessary. Full disabled
access is provided to the main area of the school in addition to disabled
toilet facilities.
Loseley Fields Primary School is an inclusive and supportive school enabling all
pupils to have equal access to learning.
