Sensory and Physical Needs

Including an Additionally Resourced Provision for Severe / Profound Hearing Impairment

• We have an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for students who are deaf and need extra support.
• Mainstream staff are trained to support students with hearing needs, including the use of audiological equipment and assistive devices.  
• We work closely with Newcastle Sensory Service to ensure individual students' needs are met.
• We provide support and aid/s to ensure access to the curriculum and develop independent learning.
• We seek and act on advice and guidance for pupils who have significant medical needs.
• We provide access to medical interventions. We seek advice and guidance from the Health Service to ensure barriers to success are reduced or removed.
• We provide support with personal and intimate care, if and when needed.
• All entrances allow wheel chair access.
• Our building has disabled toilets on all floors.
• We have a lift to allow ease of movement between all floors.
• Our staff receive training to ensure that they understand the impact of a physical / Sensory Need on learning.
• We have a Well-Being manager who will liaise with parents to create individual care plans when necessary.
• Our staff understand and apply the medicine administration policy.