Special Educational Needs
and Disability
Special Educational Needs means that a child needs something special providing for them, which is additional to, or different from, the educational provision made generally for children their age, in order for them to reach their full potential or to be fully included in the school.
Staff and governors of New Pastures Primary School value the abilities and achievements of all its pupils. They are committed to providing all pupils every opportunity to achieve the highest standards within the best possible environment for learning.
We recognise that many pupils will have a special need at some time during their school life, particularly during these unprecedented times living with the treat of Covid 19 and the changes to school and home life. We aim to support our pupils to overcome their difficulties as unique individuals under the guidelines of our SEN Policy.
We are able to support and cater for pupils with a variety of needs.
At present we are supporting children who have difficulties with:
Speech, language and communication
Visual impairment
Moderate learning difficulties
Emotional and mental health
Autism spectrum disorder
Mrs A. Turner – SENCO
newpastures-senco@vennacademy.org
Miss Ward – Inclusion Support Assistant
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”