Based in Littleover, Gayton Junior School has an admissions limit of 90 and takes children aged 7 to 11 years.

Mainstream Junior School
367 Pupils on roll - with 3 form entry.
Set in a large suburb on the outskirts of Derby City
We have wheelchair access to the school buildings
We have a large flat playground which leads onto our playing field

We liaise closely with staff at previous schools prior to any child entering our school.
We also liaise with all of the secondary schools to which our pupils transfer at the end of key stage 2.
At Gayton Junior School, children are identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a variety of ways, usually a combination, which may include some of the following:

· Liaison with previous school or pre-school setting
· Child performing below ‘age expected’ levels or equivalent such as percentile rankings.
· Concerns raised by a parent.
· Concerns raised by a teacher: for example, if behaviour or self esteem is affecting performance
· Liaison with external agencies such as for a physical, sensory issue, speech and language.
· Use of tools for standardised assessment such as: Boxall Profiles, Dyscalculia Assessment Testing and Dyslexia Early Screening Test.
· Children with a Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) already have many of their needs clearly identified. Their placement at our school is a decision that is made by the Local Education Authority.

How will the school support my child and who will oversee, plan and work with my child and how often?

· The class teacher will oversee, plan and work with each child with SEND in their class to ensure that appropriate progress is made in every area.
· Our SENCO, Mrs Debbie Costema, oversee the progress of any child identified as having SEND.
· There may be a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) working with your child either individually or as part of a group. The content of this support will be explained to parents when support begins, as part of a child’s bespoke programme of learning and is reviewed and updated during termly learning conversations.

Who will explain this to me?

· The class teacher will meet with you formally on at least a termly basis, this could be part of learning conversation meetings or separately, in order to discuss your child’s progress and the support that they are receiving.
· Class teachers are always happy to discuss your child’s needs if you have questions or concerns between more formal meetings. Please speak to them directly to arrange this.
· An appointment can be made with the SENDCO to discuss support in more detail if required. The SENDCO can be contacted via the school office. Pupil Profiles will be shared with you and your child if they are old enough for this to be appropriate.

What support will there be for my child's overall well being?

· We are an inclusive school that holds a child’s emotional and spiritual development as a priority.
· The class teacher has overall responsibility for the pastoral, medical and social care of every child in their class.
· The school currently has a trained Learning Mentor, who has prior experience of nurture group work and supporting children in being ready for learning.
· Any additional staff working with vulnerable children requiring support during the school day, will work under the direction of the SENDCO.

Application Via Central School Admissions Team