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.