The atmosphere for learning is excellent
Opportunity Base Additional Information
SEN Information Report: Opportunity Base Additional Information 2021-22
Contact to discuss child needs Who will I contact to discuss the concerns or needs of my child?
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To discuss admission to the base please contact Ms E Savage Interim Head of Base. |
About the school |
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Assessing children How does the school know how well my child is doing? |
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Informing parents and carers How will I be kept informed about how well my child is doing? |
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Updates on progress How regularly will I be updated on my child’s progress? |
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If a child is not making progress Will I know if my child is not making progress and what will happen? |
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Curriculum What is the curriculum and how is it taught? |
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Adapting for child needs How will the curriculum be adapted to meet the needs of my child? |
See Foresters Primary School ASD friendly strategies are used within the classes – visual symbols, reduced language, less distracting environment, sensory programmes, emotions scale. |
Teacher flexibility on child needs How flexible can teachers be in meeting the needs of my child? |
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Additional support Is there any additional support available to help my child reach his/her expected outcomes? |
Adults support children when integrating into mainstream but independence is encouraged and this may not always be necessary. |
Learning strategies Are there any special features or strategies to help children learn? |
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Meeting child needs How do I know my child’s particular need will be met? |
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Access to exams What arrangements are available for pupils to access tests and assessments? |
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All children in the base are considered for inclusion in formal tests and assessments. Decisions will be made on a case by case basis as to whether they can access the tests or if any access arrangements need to be put in place.
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Additional support or time for exams How will I know if my child qualifies for additional support or time to access tests? |
Class teachers will inform parents/carers whether their child qualifies for additional support or time to access tests. |
Comfort, safety and socialising How does the school help my child to feel comfortable and safe and manage social situations? |
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Developing social & emotional skills How does the school help develop my child’s social and emotional skills? |
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Early Help Support in the Community (Tier 2) Examples : please include any ELSA ( Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), counselling, Talk and draw, parent groups, support groups for parents and children e.g. Self Esteem and social skills, Clinical Psychology paid for by the school, Mentoring, Anger management / Feelings work. |
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Bullying What is the school’s policy on bullying? |
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Disability support What facilities are in the school to assist children with disabilities move around the building and take part in lessons? |
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Accessing lessons How do I know my child will be able to access all lessons? |
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Who we work with Who does the school work with?
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Working with other agencies How does the school work with other agencies? |
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Informing parents and carers How will I be informed? |
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Helping your child settle with confidence How will the school help my child settle with confidence and manage change as they move between schools and year groups? |
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Extended School Day What additional facilities do you offer?e.g. Breakfast club; After school clubs; walking train to after school care |
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Children on SEN transport attending after school clubs will need to be collected by parents/carers |
Policies Links to school policies |