EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITY - including the more able children.

We believe every pupil has an entitlement to develop their full potential. Educational experiences are provided which develop pupils’ achievements and recognise their individuality. Diversity is valued as a rich resource, which supports the learning of all. In this school, we recognise a child’s right to a broad, balanced, relevant and challenging curriculum, which is appropriate to their individual abilities, talents and personal qualities. Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) is responsible for ensuring that provision is made for special attention to be given to children who experience learning difficulties. Provision varies according to the needs of the individual child. There is an agreed procedure that is standard throughout the county. Parents are kept informed and are consulted at every stage. If we feel your child would benefit from having some form of extra support a meeting will be arranged with you, and an Special Educational Needs Support Plan (SSP) will be set up to ensure your child receives focused support. The SSP sets out targets in small achievable steps and is written and reviewed by the class teacher and parents with advice from the SENCo. Teaching assistants work on a ‘one to one’ or small group basis, under the direction of the class teacher, with those children who have been identified as needing extra support. A copy of the SEN policy is available from the school office or from the website, as well as the school’s local offer and information report. We liaise closely with members of the County Specialist Teaching Service, Educational Psychology Service, Pupil Referral Unit and colleagues from the Vale of Aylesbury Primary Care Trust and other relevant support services. At Waddesdon Village Primary School we aim to create a culture of high expectation in which ability can flourish and be recognised. We aim to motivate and enable all children to reach their potential and to provide an appropriate basis on which the more able child can progress with enjoyment and confidence. This is achieved by providing a high challenge and low stress environment. Medium term planning includes enrichment and extension through high order questioning and critical and creative thinking. We strive to provide challenges for all children to enable them to master the curriculum, develop their thinking skills and become comfortable with taking risks. Our More Able Co-ordinator is responsible for monitoring those children who have been identified as more able. Staff and children identify individuals to be placed on the register. Children benefit from the rich variety of experiences we can give them. Activities and clubs may include cricket, football, tag rugby, hockey, netball, gardening, drama, choir and ICT. Children may have the opportunity to represent the school in a range of team games. Dance, football skills, and mini athletics are offered by outside providers for which a fee has to be paid.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Day visits take place in each year group. These are planned to extend and enhance the curriculum. Children in Year 4 also have the opportunity to go on a residential visit to Woodrow High House and children in Year 6 go to The Isle of Wight for a week in the summer term. Members of the wider community are frequently invited and welcomed into our school. These may include our local vicar, musicians, authors and players. Also, each class has a one day visit per year to a forest school site. This session is provided free of charge by the Ernest Cook Trust and the coach is funded by PAWS, our PTA.

Parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution to support these activities, if there are any problems with this please contact the school. Without these contributions such activities cannot take place.

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

1 Orchard

• Old English varieties of fruit trees • Link to Eco Schools • Healthy Eating • Environmental Issues - Energy - Recycling (Compost) - Global Topics - Biodiversity - Sustainability

2 Gardening Club

• Parent Volunteers

3 Curriculum Links

• Minibeasts - Habitats - How Things Grow • Direction - Maps - Orienteering • History • Traditions