Here at The Woodlands, we believe that inclusive education means supporting all pupils to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of school life alongside their peers. Our curriculum includes, not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also a range of additional opportunities to enrich the experiences of our children. Our curriculum also includes the social aspects that are essential for life-long learning, personal growth and development of independence. In additional to this, The Woodlands provides therapeutic interventions to support.
All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level and a pace that is appropriate to their abilities. When it is appropriate to do so, we may adopt inclusive practices to meet the needs of individual pupils. Some of the actions we may take to achieve this are:
- Quality First Teaching
- A range of different teaching and learning styles
- A range of whole class, group and 1:1 teaching
- Adapted teaching, materials, and resources.
- Additional support in class or out of class
- Access to technology
- Ensure that teaching staff are aware of and sensitive to the needs of all pupils, teaching pupils in a way that is more appropriate to their needs.
- To make suitable provision for children with SEND to fully develop their abilities, interests and aptitudes and gain maximum access to the curriculum.
- Ensure that all children with SEND are fully included in all activities of the school in order to promote the highest levels of achievement.
- To promote self-worth and enthusiasm by encouraging independence at all age and ability levels.
- To give every child the entitlement to a sense of achievement.
- To work in partnership with parents/ carers, pupils, and relevant external agencies in order to provide for children’s special educational needs and disabilities.
- To identify at the earliest opportunity, all children that need special consideration to support their needs (whether these are educational, social, physical or emotional)
- To regularly review the policy, procedures and practice in order to achieve best practice.