At Doddinghurst Infant School, we believe that every child, regardless of their physical needs or disabilities, deserves a curriculum that is inclusive, inspiring, and empowering. Rooted in our core values of Self-belief, Happiness, Independence, Nurture, and Excellence; our SEND provision ensures that all pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and enriching environment, therefore making excellent progress from their starting points.
Intent
Our SEND-specific curriculum is designed to:
- Encourage self-belief by celebrating achievements, and encouraging all children to reach their full potential.
- Promote happiness through meaningful, enjoyable learning experiences tailored to individual needs, ensuring every child feels valued and included.
- Build independence by equipping children with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to navigate their world successfully.
- Nurture our pupils by cultivating a safe, supportive environment where all children feel understood and cared for, with their emotional and sensory needs at the heart of our practice.
- Strive for excellence by setting high yet achievable expectations for all, encouraging every child to excel in their own way, regardless of their starting points.
Our curriculum is shaped around the principle of enquiry-based learning, where all pupils, including those with SEND, are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, and discover through hands-on, creative, and multi-sensory approaches.
Implementation
To achieve our vision, we:
- Adapt the enquiry curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all pupils by embedding clear planning, accessible resources, and take into account personalised learning strategies.
- Provide targeted interventions, such as speech and language support, the use of autism specific frameworks and sensory integration programs, to address specific areas of need.
- Equip our staff with high-quality SEND training to ensure inclusive teaching practices that embrace each child's unique strengths and challenges.
- Foster strong relationships with families, external professionals, inclusion partners, and the wider community to create a collaborative support network for every child.
- Create a stimulating learning environment with sensory-friendly spaces, assistive technology, and adaptive tools to promote full participation.
- Monitor and review progress regularly, using tailored assessment tools that reflect individual goals and celebrate incremental achievements.
Impact
Our inclusive curriculum ensures that:
- All pupils feel a sense of belonging and develop self-belief, recognising their worth and potential.
- Children enjoy school, demonstrating happiness and engagement in learning that reflects their interests and abilities.
- Pupils gain the confidence to take on challenges and grow in independence, equipped with the life skills needed for their next steps in education.
- Every child thrives emotionally and socially through our commitment to nurture, developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Learners achieve their personal best, reflecting excellence in their progress, whether academic, social, or developmental.
At Doddinghurst Infant School, we celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring that every child’s voice is heard, their individuality is appreciated, and their potential is realised.
Together, we strive to create a school where every child shines.
