At Springbank, we use a range of strategies to ensure the curriculum is accessible and responsive to each child’s needs. These include:
These strategies are tailored to the individual, ensuring that every child can engage meaningfully with learning and make progress
High-quality adaptive teaching is our most powerful tool for securing pupil progress. However, some children with SEND may require additional, targeted support. Our carefully selected interventions, designed to complement, not replace, high-quality teaching may focus on:
Each intervention is chosen with care, based on individual needs, and reviewed regularly to ensure it is making a meaningful difference. The below table gives some examples of what intervention could be used however a full list can be found on our whole school provision map:
Area of need | Condition | How we support these pupils |
|
Communication and interaction | Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) | Lego therapy Intensive interaction | |
Speech and language difficulties | Speech and language therapy Use of widget Makaton | ||
Cognition and learning | Specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia | Reading fluency programmes Small group phonics (RWI) Fine motor programmes Adapted spellings Alpha to Omega Assistive technologies | |
Moderate learning difficulties | Adaptive teaching strategies B2 curriculum planning | ||
Severe learning difficulties | Highly individualised curriculum Outreach support from SILC | ||
Social, emotional and mental health
| ADHD, ADD | Circle of Friends Sensory circuits Emotion coaching and co-regulation | |
Adverse childhood experiences and/or mental health issues | Trauma informed practice Mindmate support | ||
Sensory and/or physical | Hearing impairment | Use of radio aids Support from DAHIT | |
Visual impairment | Enlarged and adapted materials Support from VIT | ||
Multi-sensory impairment | Multi sensory learning experiences Outreach support | ||
Physical impairment | Adapted classroom layout Writing aids/ slope boards Physio/OT programmes Personal care |