 About Us John Fielding Community Special School aims to provide a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of all of our pupils. Our pupils range in age from 2 -19 and all have severe learning difficulties, some also have an autistic spectrum disorder, epilepsy, a physical disability, sensory impairment and/or a communication difficulty. We ensure all pupils are given the opportunities they deserve to participate in a full and varied curriculum, promoting their spiritual, cultural, moral, educational and physical development to the full. The school works closely with parents, governors, other professionals, the LA and the local community to promote high standards. We provide a secure, stimulating and happy environment with an emphasis on developing communication skills. We help our pupils to be sensitive to the needs of others, to develop a sense of worth and high self esteem. We encourage our pupils to take an active part in the life of the school and to become happy, caring young people capable of contributing to society in a positive way. We achieve our aims by: working in partnership with parents and other professionals; offering a quality curriculum designed both to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and the needs of our pupils; placing a high emphasis on staff development and working closely with local schools, colleges and the wider community. There is a whole school curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum and provides opportunities for learning in a safe, structured, stimulating environment. The main emphasis for teaching is planned around the individual needs of the child. Individual Education Plans are written and reviewed 3 times a year. Learning takes place at every opportunity within school whether it is in the classroom, the playground, at the lunch table or on educational visits. Our school is divided into 4 classes, covering the ages 2 – 19 years. We offer a range of extended activities and hope to develop these further in the future. |
