Planning appropriate programmes of work and progression

The class teacher is responsible for the progress of all children in the class. The SEN coordinator is responsible for providing advice to colleagues in appropriate programmes of work for pupils with SEN. The class teacher is responsible for liaising with the SEN coordinator to ensure continuity of provision and progression. Class teachers contribute to the continuous assessment of the child and monitor progress in all areas.

Other Information

We consider Herringthorpe Junior to be an inclusive school. This was recognized in our most recent OfSted Inspection (January 2004). We welcome all children who may benefit from what we have to offer and try to make all necessary adaptations to meet their varying needs. The school has ramped wheelchair access to all buildings and some other adaptations including a small physiotherapy room. Support staff have been trained to lift and handle children correctly.

Upon admission, parents and feeder schools are asked to provide teachers with any information regarding Special Educational Needs.

Gifted and Talented

Gifted and talented children are identified by the school teaching staff and supported by the work of the Education Action Zone staff based a Clifton Comprehensive School. In such a way we can then provide activities and resources that will further develop the more able child.

Religious Education.

Much of the work in school is based on the Rotherham syllabus. The work in RE can take a variety of forms. It can be incorporated into a broad based topic, a simple religious topic, be a simple study of Bible stories or an expression of life within the community of the school as seen through the school’s assembly. Much discussion work will take place during PSHE and Circle times and the work in these areas helps to develop the ethos and aims of the school.

Experience within religious education can assist children to acquire knowledge and respect for a variety of religious beliefs and cultural differences. Also, we hope to develop in all children a respect for people of different race, colour or creed.

Parents may withdraw their children from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided. This is by arrangement such that alternative provisions, lessons or activities can be organised.

Sex & Relationships Education

The school has a sex and relationships education programme for all pupils. This programme aims to raise children’s awareness and understanding of forming and building relationships; as well as being aware of physical differences and changes that will be taking place in their bodies during this formative period in their lives.

Parents will be invited to view the materials available and will be asked to decide if they feel that this is acceptable for their child to study as part of the curriculum. This is part of the school’s Sex and Relationships Policy.

Specialist Education

In extreme cases of learning difficulty we are able to call upon help from the Rotherham Curriculum support Unit, the Speech Therapy Unit, the Hearing Impaired Unit, and Educational Psychologists and Physiotherapists. These contacts enable us to assemble special teaching programmes for children experiencing learning difficulties. The school follows the Special Educational Needs guidelines set out by the Rotherham LEA and all the support activities in school are coordinated by our SEN co-ordinator.

Peripatetic guitar, violin, cello, flute, clarinet and percussion teachers visit our school providing specialist instrumental tuition for those children who to take advantage of the music service.

Swimming tuition is offered at year 5 and takes place a Mowbray Garden Swimming pool. Transport and tuition is free of charge.

Learning Mentor.

The school has appointed a Learning Mentor whose role it is to work with identified children that we feel would benefit from extra support. She may also work with families to support them in removing barriers to learning.

Out of School Activities

Numerous opportunities exist for children to participate in the many activities offered during the school year.

These include art clubs for upper and lower school, gardening, drama, music, choir, football, games, basketball, hockey, rugby, sports hall athletics, ICT.

Some of these activities are school based during the lunch hour or immediately after school. They are held on regular days during the week.