Learning Support

“All teachers are teachers of children with special educational needs”

At Daneshill we pride ourselves in the knowledge that we get to know the children that we teach as individuals. This knowledge is not only gained by talking to the children but through continual observation, assessment and planning to meet their specific needs and then by reviewing, discussing and adjusting plans to ensure that those needs are met in order for each child to reach their full potential.

Within the classroom each child is set realistic challenges with realistic outcomes, if the child can not meet these outcomes they may need additional support in order for them to learn more effectively. An Individual Education Plan will be written for the child setting realistic targets, which are reviewed and amended on a termly basis. Support for the child is given alongside them within the class situation or the child is taken out of a lesson and given individual tuition in the areas of weakness. Qualified teachers, who are specialists at helping to unlock a child’s potential, provide this support.

If a child has been assessed by an outside agency an Individual Education Plan will also be written up based on the recommendations given. This plan is also reviewed and amended, with new targets set, on a termly basis.

Individual Education Plans are also implemented for children who need to follow the ‘Gifted and Talented’ programme, again ensuring that these children reach their full potential.