The Governing Body, in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s admissions policy and the policy statement for children with special educational needs for this school will:

• Have regard to the revised Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs 2002.

• In consultation with the LEA, admit and make provision for any pupil with a disability, providing that the placement is appropriate to the child’s age, ability, aptitude and special education needs, whilst also compatible with the interests of other children already in the school and with the efficient use of the LEA’s resources.

• Ensure that all children attending the school are treated equally regardless of any disability. This will be achieved through the whole school policies (e.g. SEN: equal opportunities; behaviour; anti-bullying) which are monitored and regularly reviewed.

• Be advised by the LEA on any proposal for adaptations to the school to improve access as part of Hampshire County Council’s objectives to improve the range of provision and increase resourced provision in mainstream schools for children with disabilities.

The school provides reasonable access for pupils needing the use of wheelchairs and provides appropriate supervision during the school day for such pupils. The staff ensure through their planning and delivery of the curriculum that any disabled children have a full access to their curriculum entitlement.

Arrangements are made for the parents of any disabled child who may wish to be educated at Marchwood Junior School to meet with the Headteacher and/or other members of staff as appropriate.

In April 2003 the Governing Body in conjunction with the school’s Senior Management Team formulated a School Accessibility Plan in accordance with the planning duty in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as amended by the SEN and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA).

The object of the plan is to identify and put into place measures designed to reduce and eliminate barriers to access to the curriculum and to full participation in the school community for pupils and prospective pupils with a disability. Some of the issues which are ongoing and included in this school’s plan include:

- ensuring compliance with DOA and Code of Practice, to consider issues of pupil ‘Interdependence’ and differentiation, to ensure full access to the taught curriculum;

- reviewing curriculum planning in all subject areas, audit staff training needs, research provision of information in different formats;

- ensuring better access to the ICT Suite (by providing a handrail) and to the Science Hut; to ensure that all school plans and policies recognise the need for access to all areas of the curriculum and premises.

Please keep the school fully informed of any changes that may affect your child’s education and, particularly, any change of Address and Emergency Telephone Number.

All information that you give us is treated confidentially, being shared only with those who need to know, with your agreement.

The School Nurse visits regularly and, following discussion, may decide that a medical examination would be helpful. Parents are always notified and invited to medical examinations.

Every child has his/her sight and hearing tested during their time at school although this can be arranged more often for particular children if there is a concern.

Every child has his/her teeth inspected once a year but treatment is only offered if parents request it.

In the interest of safety, we can only give medicine to your child under the following circumstances:

a) That the medicine has been prescribed by a doctor and labelled with the child's name and the dose required.

b) That it is accompanied by a written authorisation from a parent to give the medicine.

c) That it is brought to school and collected by an adult and handed in personally to the School Office.

d) Medicines are kept under supervision in the School Office. However, children who suffer from asthma may carry their inhalers with them provided that parents and teachers agree that they are responsible enough to do so.

It would be helpful if you could let us know of any allergies or medical condition your child may have.

If you collect children for a medical appointment during the day or return them, Please always report to the Office.

IMPORTANT:

Please ensure that we always have an up to date telephone number where you can be reached in an emergency.