Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School

Ticehurst CE Primary School is committed to removing barriers to achievement for children who may require additional provision and resources to support their learning and/ or emotional development.

We are an inclusive school and believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs and/or a disability, have a common entitlement to a broad, balanced academic and social curriculum. Where possible, the curriculum should be accessible and include every child in all aspects of school life. Our school virtues run through our inclusive practice and are key to how we support the children in school.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn. They can affect:

• behaviour or ability to socialise, for example struggling to make friends
• reading and writing, for example because they have dyslexia
• ability to understand things
• concentration levels, for example because they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• physical ability

The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice lies at the heart of our school’s SEND strategy and sets out the processes and procedures that all organisations should follow to meet the needs of children. The Code describes a graduated approach that recognises that children learn in different ways and can have different kinds of SEND. Our graduated approach is shared at the below.

We work hard as a community ensuring a whole school ethos of inclusion where:

• Where appropriate, all children are actively involved in all activities throughout the day.

• Time out of the class away from peers is minimised.

• Equipment and strategies are adapted to ensure equal accessibility to all.

• Discrete adult support is given to promote independence, appropriate socialisation and to avoid learnt dependency.

• Opportunities are continually explored for all children to have a voice, shine and experience a creative and memorable curriculum.

Who to talk to

Our SEND co-ordinator is Ms Sarah Bullock. You can contact her by contacting the school office on 01580 200344 or via email at ticehurstsenco@bewlfederation.org.

Your local Information, Advice and Support (IAS) Service can give you advice about SEND.

Please find below our latest SEND report: