Sensory and/or Physical Needs

My child has sensory and/or physical needs

This covers students who have difficulties with:

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

NB Please see speech, language and social communication section for sensory issues relating to ASD/Asperger Syndrome

What can Droylsden offer?

  • Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation
  • Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes
  • Amplification of sound for aid users
  • School adheres to guidelines on physical access
  • Access to homework support clubs
  • Access to assessment for identification of needs
  • Staff who value all students regardless of ability.

Support for targeted groups of students may include:

  • Medical Care Plans
  • Handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training
  • Group discussions and information giving from our Qualified School Nurse
  • Access to assistive technology
  • Access to Teaching Assistant support

Targeted individual support may include:

  • Personalised learning support plans
  • 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
  • Support for complex medical needs, including practical support
  • Exam Access Arrangements.