This section covers students who have difficulties with:

• Vision.
• Hearing.
• Gross motor co-ordination.
• Fine motor co-ordination.
• Self-organisation for daily living.
• It includes conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical injury, dyspraxia.

What does North Gosforth Academy offer?

All of our students have access to:

• Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation (including best SEN practice).
• School adheres to guidelines on physical access.
• Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes.
• ICT is used to reduce barriers to learning where possible
• Access to homework support clubs
• Access to assessment for identification of significant needs.
• Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.

Support for students may include:

• Medical Care Plans.
• Handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training.
• Referral to the Public Health School Nurses
• Access to assistive technology or software
• Access to teaching assistant support.

Targeted individual support may include:

• Personalised support plans.
• 1:1 Outside Agency support from Advisory Teachers.
• Individual handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training.
• Specialist equipment and materials, such as low vision aids and enlarged adapted resources.
• Access to assistive technology and software
• Targeted TA support for complex medical needs, including practical support.
• Exam Access Arrangements.

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