How can parents/carers be involved? Meeting Individual Needs

We seek to establish strong links between home and school, right from the very early stages of joining the school. We believe in constructive contact and co-operation between parents and teachers. We We aim to provide a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum for all pupils, but recognise that some children have additional needs which impact their ability to learn or make progress. Early identification of any difficulties is important. Every child’s progress is operate an ‘open door’ policy as far as is practical. If monitored carefully and regularly against national and you wish to see the Headteacher about a concern, local expectations as we aim to ensure every child please make an appointment with the School makes strong progress. Secretary. Teachers are available for a short time at the end of the school day for quick queries. If you In addition to high quality class teaching where teachhave a matter which needs discussion, please make an ers use different teaching strategies to meet the needs appointment with the teacher for a mutually convenient of all their children, many children, not just those with time. We place great importance on communication identified additional needs, will benefit from some form and encourage parents to come in and discuss of short term, targeted extra provision, to support their concerns as soon as they arise. learning and development and to ensure good progress. Parent with an children Consultation Evenings are held each term, open classroom event in the Summer for to bring their parents into school and show Some children may require a greater level of support; we can access additional advice from specialist staff outside the school when appropriate. We are them their work. Teachers are available to discuss committed to collaborative working with other services specific concerns which may arise from the final and professionals (for example for children with Progress Report written for each child in the Summer medical needs) who are involved with supporting term. Please arrange a mutually convenient time. children in our school.

Parental help, in the more practical sense, is also welcomed by the school and much appreciated! If you feel that you could come into school on a regular basis and help with activities such as sharing stories, cooking, swimming, art and craft or assisting with the maintenance of resources and books etc., initially please contact the school office or class teachers. We also welcome parents/carers who can coach sports activities, accompany trips, help with gardening, transport, DIY and computers. You may wish to train as a “Reading Angel”, who is a volunteer who hears children read, having been trained in our methods.

Supporting parents

During the school year, we arrange a number of information sessions and workshops for parents on matters including the teaching of phonics, reading, maths and transition from one class to the next. This helps parents to effectively support their children with learning at home. Mrs Caisley, our SENDCo, oversees provision for children with additional needs. She works alongside class staff, supporting them in meeting the children’s needs. Good partnerships with parents are of vital importance. Sharing information or concerns about your child with us, at the earliest opportunity, will enable us to work together to support your child effectively. Class teachers will always be happy to discuss concerns with you, as will Mrs Caisley. If the school identifies concerns through our on-going processes of monitoring children's progress, we will keep you informed about the additional support in place .

More Able Children:

Some children who have exceptional gifts or talents may have additional needs. For these children the Curriculum is differentiated so that they are given enrichment activities which deepen and widen learning. Grouping of children in reading, spelling and maths also helps to facilitate extension work. We use other strategies to support/extend able children e.g. use of computers, thinking skills and problem solving. Through extra-curricular activities, children have the opportunity to share, develop and celebrate their gifts and talents.

Behaviour Policy:

Our children are exceptionally well behaved, support one another admirably and want to get on with each other and with their learning. Our Behaviour Policy explains how we deal with any unacceptable behaviour and bullying. It is available on the website or from the School Office. 10