If you are concerned that your child has an additional need or learning difficulty which may be impacting upon their learning, it is important to raise this concern with the school.

What happens when a child or parent raises a concern?

When a parent or child raises a concern about a possible additional learning need, the school will begin the decision-making process which starts with gathering evidence and possibly a period of intervention which will be monitored and reviewed.

If your child / young person does not make satisfactory progress with this intervention, then the school ALNCo will consider whether your child meets the criteria for having an additional learning need using a person centred approach. If your child  has an additional learning need that requires additional provision, then the school will have 35 working days to prepare an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to support their learning. Your views, wishes and feelings will be included in any decisions.

What happens if my child doesn't have an additional learning need?

If a decision has been made that your child  does not have an additional learning need, they may still have a learning difficulty. In Old Road School, learning difficulties are supported through a variety of strategies which are accessible to all learners, this is called Universal Provision.

What happens if I disagree?

If you disagree with the school's decision, then ask to speak to the class teacher, ALNCo or the headteacher, so they can discuss this with you.