Lynch Hill School is a fully inclusive school and is committed to supporting the full range of special educational needs – learning difficulties, both high and low ability and physical, medical or emotional need. We believe that our commitment to the resourcing and teacher expertise that is made available to support such children benefits all children in the school. We consider this to be very much a strength of the school.

Staff continually monitor children with special educational needs. We have named teachers who are responsible for ensuring that these needs are met by careful day to day management of the curriculum and we work closely with the Educational Psychologist, Social Services, the Health Service and parents.

The work of the Learning Support Department is supported through appropriate resources. Support is provided for these pupils within mainstream classes and through withdrawal groups, as agreed by all parties in the development of each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The school fulfils the requirements of the Special Needs Code of Practice and welcomes the closer relationship it brings between support agencies, parents and the school in meeting each child’s individual needs.

Pupils with disabilities are also welcomed to the school and fully integrated wherever possible. Every effort is made to ensure that such a child is not discriminated against through the admissions policy.

Gifted & Talented

We recognise the talents and abilities in our most able pupils. Where possible children receive additional opportunities to develop their skills in a variety of challenges / activities. We also keep a “Gifted & Talented Register”; parents are invited to nominate their children to be considered as G & T during the autumn term. Primarily, we cater for the needs of Gifted & Talented pupils by providing extension work within lessons. We also realise the importance of providing opportunities to deepen understanding, so a variety of Challenge Activities are held throughout the year. Gifted and Talented learners are also invited to specific clubs, to help develop artistic skills. In addition to this, our most talented sports pupils, receive additional coaching from Mr Foster (our sports coach).

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