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 includes conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical injury, Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia)

What does Barnhill Community High offer?

Support for targeted groups or individual support of students may include

• 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 where required.
• School adheres to guidelines on physical access.
• Access to homework support clubs.
• Reading Intervention programmes.
• Access to assessment for identification of significant needs.
• Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.
• Personalised support plans.
• Medical Care Plan
• 1:1 Outside Agency support from appropriate professional.
• 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.
• Exam Access Arrangements.