Supporting SEND in the curriculum

Children with SEND are able to access all parts of the curriculum with careful planning and specific adaptations. We use SEND codes to show how we will adapt our teaching to ensure all children are fully supported. Teachers and teaching assistants will adapt the teaching to meet the needs of all individual children. As part of our monitoring processes we ensure that children with SEND are able to fully access all aspects of the curriculum. Support may include but is not limited to:

• Peer, TA and teacher support, including 1-1 support for those children who may require this
• Visual aids
• Word banks, writing frames, sloped writing supports, grip mats and pencil grips where writing is required
• Using laptops instead of writing where appropriate
• Seating positions near the interactive whiteboard for visually impaired children
• Seating positions near the teacher for hearing impaired children
• Coloured overlays to enable children with Dyslexia to participate in reading
• Reducing the writing aspect where necessary
• Breaking down complex concepts into smaller, more manageable parts
• Varied sized resources
• Specific adaptations can be made to ensure all children can operate any equipment they need in subjects such as Music, Art or Geography
• A variety of learning styles are used throughout the curriculum 

More information about SEND support in school can be found here

Supporting SEND in Art

The SEND code of practice 2015 highlights the importance of including pupils with SEND ‘in all the opportunities available to other children and young people so they can achieve well’. Full access to the art curriculum has the potential to enhance not only pupil attainment, but also teamworking skills, social interaction, self-esteem and wellbeing. 

Some useful links for supporting children with SEND in  art are below:

Almond, N., Quality First Teaching checklist: The 10 Most Effective Strategies for Primary Schools

Date published: 2022

Source: Third Space Learning

https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/quality-first-teaching/