Children with a physical or sensory impairment may experience visual or hearing difficulties, multi-sensory impairments or a physical disability. At Castlechurch, we work with a range of agencies including Occupational Therapy, the Hearing Impairment Specialist Support Team and the School Nursing Service to support pupils with these specific needs. Reasonable adjustments in the classroom may include:
- Writing slopes
- Pencil grips
- Ipads/Laptops
- Medical care plans
- Specialist equipment such as radio-aids
- Motor interventions
- Additional rest breaks
You may find the following websites useful if you have concerns regarding a sensory or physical need in your child:
Hearing Impairment
Staffordshire Connects | Deaf/Hearing Inclusion Team
Vision Impairment
Staffordshire Connects | Vision Inclusion Team
VICTA | Children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted
Blindness and vision loss – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Physical Difficulties
Support groups for parents | Disability charity Scope UK
Help if you have a disabled child: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How to care for children with complex needs – Social care and support guide – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Acceptance – Tips for Parents of Child| CerebralPalsy.orgCerebralPalsy.org
Living With Spina Bifida (Infants) | CDC
Dyspraxia
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Staffordshire Connects | Listings in Dyslexia, dyspraxia, specific learning difficulties