Corpus Christi School

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision

“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make exceptionally good progress because of the very effective way they are challenged and supported in their learning  by class teachers and their assistants.”

Ofsted Report, January 2010

Children with Special Educational Needs are supported by a network of staff within Corpus Christi School, ranging from the child’s class teacher and teaching assistant, to the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and specialist support assistant, depending on the level of need.

Common Terminology

• IEP: Individual Education Plan. This is a document drawn up for each child on the Special Needs register, detailing the child’s personal targets and action to be taken.
• School Action: the first level of need. Children are assessed by their class teacher and will receive an IEP with focused targets to help progress.
• School Action Plus: the second level of need. Children may receive some additional assessment from the SENCO, and receive additional support out of class. Children will receive an IEP with focused targets.
• Statement: the third level of need. Children may receive assessment from external sources, and be designated a number of hours for one-to-one support from a suitably qualified adult.