Education For All

Chepstow House endeavours to accept all pupils, regardless of any disability of which it is aware. The school asks parents if special needs should be taken into consideration, including English as an additional language. In assessing any pupil or prospective pupil the school may take such advice and require such assessments as considered appropriate. This is to ensure that the school can provide the right environment for the child’s academic and pastoral needs. The life of the school is enhanced by inclusive policies but equal importance must be given to ensuring that no pupil’s education is impaired.

Subject to this, the school will be sensitive to any requests for confidentiality. 

 The school will arrange special early admissions meetings with parents of disabled prospective pupils to discuss special arrangements.

 It is advised that parents with children who have mobility difficulties visit the school to assess the suitability, as there are numerous flights of stairs and half landings and at present there is no lift accessibility.

 We do not withdraw children from lessons to receive EAL support. The class teacher and/or classroom assistant supports the individual child.

We provide a range of opportunities for children to engage in speaking and listening activities in English with peers and adults. We also allow the children to perform and be assessed on tasks in their own language especially in areas such as Maths. Differentiation of texts and materials that suit the child’s age is used to encourage learning. Support is also provided through ICT and audio materials.

 Chepstow House will look to train or find courses for the teachers to attend in order to help with the inclusion of any child in the school. The training will either be internal or external depending on the needs of the child. 

 We also work with the Local Authorities to ensure individual Support Staff is provided for those that require it.