Communication and Interaction Needs

Type of support / provision available

• We use visual timetables according to need.

• We have areas of low distraction / stimulus.

• We offer support and supervision at unstructured times of the day e.g. Break and Lunchtime.

• We offer social skills programmes / support including strategies to enhance self-esteem.

• We use strategies / programmes to support speech and language development.

• We offer targeted intervention programmes to improve skills in a variety of areas including independent living skills and independent travel.

• We offer targeted in class support to improve skills in a variety of areas including speech and language development.

• We use ICT to reduce barriers to learning wherever possible.

• SEN staff work closely with outside agencies e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, mobility officer etc. to provide a link to external intervention programmes to ensure continuity of support and progress.