This includes children with a disability that prevents or hinders them from making full use of general educational facilities. For example, those with visual impairments (VI), hearing impairments (HI), multi-sensory impairments, and/or physical disabilities. (Department for Education)
How we support your child at PCHS:
- Fully accessible building.
- Adapted resources and equipment.
- Provision for personal care.
- Strategic seating in classrooms.
- Time out cards for sensory breaks.
- Assessment for exam access arrangements.
- Ongoing staff training.
- Collaboration with professional specialists.
- Open communication between parents, teachers and students.
Help and support for parents and carers
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- For young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and their parents or carers.
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- Family Hubs offer activities, learning, and support for families.
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- Children’s Occupational Therapy Sensory Processing Service for children and young people living in Northumberland.
