Ashchurch Playgroup

Ashchurch Playgroup ensures that all children reach their full potential. We are totally inclusive and we welcome all children. Where a child has a recognised special need or disability we will make reasonable adjustments to meet those needs to ensure that your child thrives at our setting. Our pre-school is fully accessible and whilst supporting our children we will also encourage independence skills. If we think that your child could possibly have special educational needs we will:

1. Talk to you and listen to you.

2. Involve your child where possible.

3. Assess your child.

4. Provide appropriate support.

5. Monitor your child.

6. Involve other professionals.

7. Communicate regularly with you.

Assessments made by us will quickly identify if your child has a learning difficulty. Our SENCO will suggest appropriate additional targeted support to help your child make better progress. After this your child's learning will be closely tracked. If, despite all the extra support, your child is still struggling it may be that we need to request advice from other support services including speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, advisory teaching service etc. 

Staff attend regular training to keep up-to-date with strategies, policies and initiatives. A full copy of our SEN policy and a leaflet fully detailing whats included in our local offer are available on request.