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SPECIAL NEEDS
A child has special educational needs if he/she has a need which requires a specific programme of support.
Every child at some time in their school life may need special educational help for any number of reasons - emotional, behavioural, learning or related to a medical problem. At Brookside the special needs of children are identified by the class teacher, an outside agency or parent.
When a child has special needs the class teacher ensures the child has support in class and sets appropriate tasks. We have a Special Education Needs coordinator (SENCO) in school that regularly helps to assess children with learning difficulties and works with the child’s class teacher to plan suitable programmes of work and support. If it is felt that the child's needs cannot be fully met by school, a procedure of consultation with parents will be set in operation and school will call upon the professional advice and experience of outside agencies provided by the Authority or the NHS.
Parents who are concerned about their child in any way are invited to discuss their concerns with the Headteacher at the earliest opportunity. The school follows the LA procedures to implement the Special Needs Code of Practice, and also seeks their guidance with reference to the Disability Discrimination Act. Please refer to the booklet “Primary Education in Stockport – Information for Parents. Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) are written by the class teacher in consultation with the pupil, parents, and the SENCO.
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Care room with electric |
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Therapy room |
Wheelchair lift