My child has sensory and/or physical needs.

This section covers pupils who have difficulties with:

  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Gross motor co-ordination
  • Fine motor co-ordination
  • Self-organisation for daily living
  • It includes conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical injury and dyspraxia

 

What does Brooklands offer?

All pupils at Brooklands can access

  • Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation (including best SEN practice)
  • Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes.
  • Amplification of sound for aid users.
  • School adheres to guidelines on physical access.
  • Access to homework support clubs (KS2).
  • Accelerated Reader Programme  (KS2).
  • Access to assessment for identification of significant needs.
  • Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.

 

Support for targeted groups of pupils may include

  • Medical Care Plans.
  • Handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training.
  • Access to assistive technology, software, audio digital books and IPod applications.
  • Access to teaching assistant support.

Targeted individual support many include

  • Personalised support plans.
  • 1:1 Outside Agency support from Advisory Teachers.
  • Individual handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training.
  • Specialist equipment and materials, such as low vision aids and enlarged adapted resources.
  • Access to assistive technology, software, audio digital books and IPod applications.
  • Targeted TA support for complex medical needs, including practical support.