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, Laura and Eleanor, who have undertaken specialist training to fulfil this role. Eleanor also has Qualified Teacher Status.

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
• Supporting children with complex needs
• 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.