Creating an inclusive environment for all children to thrive

Rotherfield Pre-School support children with additional needs and children who speak English as an additional language.

All children are unique and require a tailored curriculum to fully meet their needs and interests. Some children require extra support to help them reach their full potential. Children’s needs can include:

· Behavioural/social (e.g. difficulty making friends)

· Understanding

· Concentrating

· Physical needs or impairments

· Medical conditions

Every early years setting has a member of staff known as a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). We are fortunate to have two, Liz and Diana, who have undertaken specialist training to fulfil this role. Liz is also a Qualified Primary School Teacher.

As a team we have experience of:

· Makaton sign language

· Working with children and families for whom English is an additional language

· Supporting children on the autistic spectrum

· Supporting children with Down Syndrome

· Families who require support within the home

· Working with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, play therapists etc

· Moving onto school/transitions

If you think that your child may need support, please do speak to your child’s Key Person.