Special Educational Needs

Regina Coeli has a whole school approach to the provision for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). 

As a Catholic school we are committed to the integration of children with special educational needs within our learning community.  The Governing Body prioritises for SEN provision, well above funds allocated from LA, and presently we fund two part-time SEN teachers and supports the role of Manager for Curriculum Access & Learning Support.  This post is held by Mrs Judith Hetherington.

Whatever the child’s ability, from the least able to the most able, the school aims to identify learning needs, makes appropriate provision and monitors progress.  The school liaises closely with parents in seeking to provide the best for their child.  The revised Special Educational Code of Practice came into effect in January 2002 and the school works within its guidance and structures.  We are also fully compliant with the Disability & Discrimination Act.

A very detailed Special Needs Policy and a separate Able and Talented Policy are fully in place and monitored by the Manager for Curriculum Access and Learning Support, Judith Hetherington with the SEN Governors.

The school has a link with St Giles Special School.  This enables regular communication and sharing of expertise.  Pupils from Years 5 & 6 are linked with classes from St Giles School.  We collaborate on a number of issues and recently were involved in a joint music-making project, which led to a concert prepared and delivered by the pupils from both schools to an audience of over 100.