Sensory and/or physical needs

My child has sensory and/or physical needs

This section covers students who have difficulties with:

Vision
Hearing
Gross motor co-ordination
Fine motor co-ordination
Self-organisation for daily living
This may include conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical injury, dyspraxia and other medical conditions

NB: please see Speech, Language and Social Communication section for sensory issues relating to ASD/Asperger Syndrome.

What can The Priory offer?

All students at The Priory can access:

Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation (including best SEN practice).
Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes.
School adheres to guidelines on physical access.
Access to homework support clubs
KS2 to KS3 transition support via Transition programme
Year 7, 8 and 10 students have access to spelling, reading and comprehension intervention sessions during tutor time.
Access to assessment for identification of significant needs
Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.

Support for targeted groups of students may include:

As for all Priory students plus…

Medical Care Plans
Handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training
Group discussions and information giving from our qualified school nurse
Access to assistive technology, laptops, software, audio digital books and apps.
Learning Support Assistant provision in some lessons
Targeted lunch time clubs for vulnerable students.

Targeted individual support many include:

Personalised support plans
Individual handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training
Outside Agency support from Advisory Teachers when needed
Specialist equipment and materials, such as low vision aids and enlarged adapted resources
Access to assistive technology, software, audio digital books and apps
Targeted Learning Support Assistant provision for complex medical needs, including practical support
Post 16 Transition support
External agency advice where needed
Exam Access Arrangements