Service Description
Service Description:We are a mainstream Junior School with 300 pupils on roll.
Set in a suburb of Derby, we currently have a learning mentor and a medical room on site. We have a ramp up to our ICT suite and the building is all on one level.
We have a flat playground and a large playing field.
We liaise closely with our Infant School, which is located next door, during the Year 2-3 transition.
We also liaise with Woodlands Community School, who is our main feeder secondary school, and any other secondary school our children may transfer to.
What support do we have for you as a parent/carer of a child with SEN and D.?
This section is also appropriate for children and young people who are looked after by the Local Authority (corporate parent)
• Class teachers, SENCo, Inclusions Manager and Head are available to discuss issues, as appropriate to their roles in school.
• Your child’s target will be reviewed 3 times a year, we will work with you to plan and review these
• either at Parents’ evenings or a designated meeting.
• We will meet with you 3 times a year to discuss how you think things are going.
• We will hold meetings with outside professionals where and when appropriate.
• We hold information evenings and an open afternoon for new starters.
• We will share information with you about support groups.
How does the school support pupils with medical conditions?
• The school follows ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions statutory guidance for governing bodies of maintained schools and proprietors of academies in England’ April 2014.
• The school has a policy regarding the administration and management of medicines on the school site.
• Some CYP will have a care plan in place.
• Staff have updates on conditions and medication affecting individual students and training, where appropriate, so that they are able to manage medical situations.
How is our school accessible to pupils with SEN and D?
• We offer some specialist equipment and facilities such as disabled toilets, sound field systems, blackout blinds in each room.
• Teaching resources and equipment used are equally accessible to all pupils.
• After school and extra-curricular provision is accessible to all pupils including those with SEND. All pupils have an equal opportunity to go on all school visits. Extra support is provided if required. Educational visits will only be planned to locations accessible to all. Risk assessments are carried out prior to any off site activity.
SEND Information
Special Needs Area of Experience:Can Administer Medication
Diabetes
Autistic Spectrum
Speech And Language Difficulties
Facilities Available
Facilities:- Accessable Toilets
- Car Parking
- Facilities For Blind And Partially Sighted
- Level/ramped Entrance
Provider Access Channels:Not available for this search