Improving the school’s universal provision in accordance with changes outlined in the new special educational needs and disability code of practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 93-103
Author(s):  
Clare Bedford
Keyword(s):  
Educational Needs ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Code Of Practice

SOME EXAMPLES OF TARGETS IN THE CURRICULUM Input Targets The school meets statutory requirements in the delivery and assessment of the curriculum: (Quotes from Ofsted, 1995, are from the Guidance on Inspection — page numbers are quoted from the version for secondary schools but are also in the versions for primary and special schools) • The curriculum meets statutory requirements to teach the subjects of the National Curriculum, religious education and sex education, where these apply (p. 78). • The governing body is monitoring pupil progress. • The curriculum displays breadth — all pupils come into contact with all areas of learning. • The curriculum displays balance — each area of learning is given appropriate attention. • The curriculum is relevant to the needs of all pupils. • The curriculum displays different kinds of provision for each pupil. • The curriculum displays progression for all pupils. • The curriculum displays continuity for all pupils. • The curriculum promotes pupils’ intellectual, physical and personal development and prepares pupils for the next stage of education, training or employment (ibid). • The curriculum provides equality of access and opportunity for pupils to learn and to make progress (ibid). • The curriculum meets the requirements of all pupils on the school’s Code of Practice special educational needs register (ibid). • The curriculum is planned effectively (ibid). • The curriculum is enriched by extra-curricular provision, including sport (ibid). • The curriculum includes, for pupils of secondary age, careers education and impartial guidance, drawing on the careers service (ibid). • There are effective systems for assessing pupils’ attainment (ibid). • Assessment information is used to inform curriculum planning (ibid).

2002 ◽  
pp. 62-62
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Curriculum Planning ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Code Of Practice
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