Rationale and Objectives

Rationale:

At Newburn Manor Primary School every child is equal, valued and unique. We will nurture each child through their individual learning journey, to develop tolerance, resilience and a thirst for knowledge which will prepare them for the wider world. We aim to provide an environment where all pupils feel safe and can flourish. We will respond to individuals in ways which take into account their varied life experiences and particular needs. Newburn Manor Primary is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to everyone within its community. We seek to raise achievement, remove barriers to learning and ensure inclusion for all children, supporting them to become confident individuals. We are committed to providing an education that enables all pupils to make progress so that they achieve their best, become confident individuals living fulfilling lives and make a successful transition into adulthood.

“This school is at the heart of the community. It is inclusive and welcoming.”

(Ofsted, July 2017)

Objectives:

• To ensure equality of provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disability
• To take into account legislation related to SEN and Disabilities , including part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014, The SEN Code of Practice 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, The Special Educational Needs ( Personal Budgets and Direct Payments) Regulations, Section 49, The Order setting out transitional arrangements, Section 137, Equality Act 2010, The Mental Capacity Act 2005, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016, Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions 2014
• To provide full access for all pupils to a broad and balanced curriculum
• To ensure that the needs of pupils with SEN are identified, assessed, planned for and regularly reviewed to improve outcomes
• To enable pupils with SEN to achieve their potential
• To ensure parents /carers are fully engaged in decision making
• To take into account the views, wishes and feelings of pupils
• To provide advice and support for all staff working with pupils with SEN
• To provide detailed information about the arrangements for identifying, assessing and making provision for pupils with SEN