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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

At some point in their learning journey at the Academy, students may experience learning difficulties of varying degrees and for various different reasons. For most, the needs are short lived and overcome through sensitive awareness and careful planning. However, for some, their edu cational needs are more profound where certain skills have not been fully developed and are, as a result, impeding progress. For example, perhaps reading ability is limited or perhaps writing skills are weak, and therefore they need additional help. How you can help to extend your child’s vocabulary and reading skills – from those with fluent reading skills to those with learning difficulties. • Hear your child read aloud (it doesn’t matter how old they are). Use books/ magazines or an iPad. • Link reading from the iPad by using an online dictionary as students will read much faster and will link their iPad to reading in a new and fun way – it is also much quicker than using a printed publication. • Begin with short sessions – no more than 10 minutes, two or three times per week. • Encourage them to guess words. Don’t stop them if they read a word

Students with learning difficulties and those with additional needs are placed on the Additional Educational Needs Register and their progress is carefully supported and tracked. Additional support for these students may be provided by teachers at the Academy including literacy support which is delivered in small groups. The Local Authority awards students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs for students who have the most complex educational needs. incorrectly but makes sense of the story. • Don’t worry if they don’t know a word, let them have a go and, if they don’t get it right, tell them the word and carry on. • Let them use a dictionary to look up the meaning of words and then get them to use the word in a sentence to you. • Have a break after about 5 minutes and talk about the story or article, e.g. what will happen next, what did you find out? • Perhaps you could read to them occasionally. • Encourage them to read on their own. • Book your child a sight test as good vision and healthy eyes are

really important for reading books, text and reading on devices. • Encourage your child to read on their own. What to read Any book – fiction or non-fiction, newspaper, magazine, books or online publications on the iPad etc. Why read at home? Regular reading practice helps your child with all their Academy work. It develops their knowledge, understanding, general curiosity and interest about the world. Above all, it should also be fun, and your iPad will help revolutionise reading with your child! Brompton Academy prides itself on being an inclusive Academy, catering for all its students’ needs. Please contact the SENCo if you wish to discuss your child’s needs previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs for students who have the most complex educational needs. If parents/carers have any queries or wish to contact the SEN Team please email officeBA@universityofkentacademies trust.org.uk

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