Special Educational Needs at Sparsholt School
The school follows ‘The Code of Practice for Special Needs' which is a comprehensive document outlining procedures for special needs and provision in maintained schools. It embraces the thrust in education towards inclusive policy and practices in mainstream schools wherever possible. Staff are fully conversant with the New Code of Practice and the procedures and practices. The SEN Policy was revised and ratified by the Governing Body. The elected SEN governor is Dr Lucy White.
Our special needs co-ordinator (SENCo) is Mrs Helen Thompson who joined the school in September 1999.
Mrs. Thompson is responsible for the management of special needs within the school under the direction of the Headteacher. She works at the school on a part time basis. Her hobbies include music, keep fit and travel.
We employ five Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). Three LSAs work throughout the school and and two Early Years assistants works in Reception/Year 1 class (with some funding by the county).
Parents have the opportunity to discuss their child's progress at parents' evenings and receive a full Annual School Report, as well as receiving termly notification, by letter, of I.E.P. (Individual Education Plans) targets. The opportunity is always available to request further meetings with any member of staff.