It is stated in the aims of St Teresa’s School that we support the growth, development and needs of the whole person……..and we strive for quality and excellence to help pupils achieve high academic standards. We rightly claim to be A Different School for Every Girl and at the heart of this, we ensure every girl has the support she needs to achieve academically and emotionally. This Special Educational Needs Policy outlines the procedures carried out by staff to ensure all pupils have access to the curriculum and co-curricular activities.

Principles and objectives held by the School:
For all pupils to achieve their full potential within a supportive environment where all needs are recognized and respected throughout the learning environment.

For all pupils to become confident learners and develop a positive self image to enable them to achieve their full potential, they must have total access to the curriculum.

The aim of the policy is to identify and provide for pupils with specific educational needs within St Teresa’s. The following categories of special needs have been identified:

• Pupils with significant learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
• Pupils who have English as a second language. (This goes beyond the Code of Practice.)
• Pupils with physical (or medical) disabilities.
• Pupils with behavioural and emotional problems.
• Gifted & Talented pupils. This includes pupils who are gifted in sport, musically, artistically and/or intellectually.

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