Teaching Approach
Our Approach to Teaching and Supporting Children with SEND
At our school, we believe every child should feel valued, included and able to succeed. We are committed to creating a learning environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Our approach to teaching is based on the Education Endowment Foundation’s (EEF) 5-a-day principles. These guide us in making high-quality teaching accessible for all learners. We use explicit teaching so that children know exactly what they are learning and how to be successful. We also make use of flexible groupings, allowing children to work in different ways depending on the task, the lesson and their needs.
To help every child access learning, we carefully use scaffolds and adaptations. This may include visual supports, sentence starters, key vocabulary, step-by-step instructions or practical resources. We also use technology where it can remove barriers and support participation. Alongside this, we encourage cognitive and meta-cognitive approaches, helping children to remember, plan, monitor and reflect on their learning.
We understand that some children need additional support at different times. Learning is thoughtfully adapted to ensure all children can take part and make progress. This may include targeted interventions, small-group support, break-out spaces or nurture opportunities that help children feel calm, secure and ready to learn. We work closely with families and outside professionals where needed, so that support is joined up and tailored to each child.
Above all, we aim to know each child well. By combining strong teaching with careful support, we help children with SEND build confidence, independence and a sense of success every day.
More details on how we adapt information, our environment and curriculum can be found in the Accessibility Plan which you can find in the School Policies section of our website.
