Sensory & Physical Needs

This section covers students who have difficulties with:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Gross motor co-ordination
• Fine motor co-ordination
• Self-organisation for daily living

It includes conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical injury, dyspraxia.

NB Please see Speech, language and social communication section for sensory issues relating to ASD/Asperger Syndrome.

All students can access:

• Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation (including best SEND practice).
• Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes.
• Amplification of sound for aid users.
• School adheres to guidelines on physical access.
• Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.

Support for target groups of students may include:

• Medical Care plans.
• Handwriting, fine motor/keyboard skills training.
• Access to assistive technology, software, audio books and membership of Load to Learn enlarged print books.
• Access to Teaching Assistant support.
• Nurture class/adapted curriculum

Targeted individual support may include:

• Personalised support plans.
• 1:1 support from Outside Advisory Teachers.
• Individual handwriting, fine motor/keyboard skills training.
• Specialist equipment and materials such as low vision aids and enlarged adapted resources.
• Access to assistive technology, software, audio books and membership of Load to Learn enlarged print books.
• Targeted TA support for complex medical needs, including practical support.
• Exam Access Arrangements.
• Keyworkers for students with statements/EHCs or high level need

Any interventions will be determined for each student in conjunction with their parents/carers and will be regularly reviewed and modified as required.