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Accessibility Plan 2006 – 2009


  Targets Action Required Outcome Timeframe Goal Achieved
SHORT
TERM 		All staff to have awareness raised regarding disability issues and to be aware of their specific duty. Staff Meeting - draft scheme to be presented.

Information sheets to staff.		 All staff will be aware of a range of disabilities and the current accessibility arrangements. Staff Meeting 27th March 2007 All staff to be aware of disability issues and to be able, to access further information and training throughout the next academic year.
Availability of written resource material in different formats. Liaison with students and SEN Support Services:-
  • Visual Impairment
  • Teacher of the Deaf
  • Speech and Language specialists.
  • Medical Specialists
  • Communication Support Service
  • Examination Boards
  • Schools Psychological Service
 Students able to access all texts and exam papers through alternative means In place for Summer 2007 and ongoing.
  • A Range of Curriculum resources available in school for use.
  • Relevant Examination access arrangements in place.
Disseminate information to staff, working with parents and medical professionals about students with AD/HD. Liaison with parents/carers and specialists.
Training through CPD seminars.
 Staff using information in planning and delivery of their subject CPD – Seminars Sept 2007 onwards Teachers and LSA’s aware of students with AD/HD and medication used.
Full curricular access maintained for these pupils.
Availability of coloured overlays for students with SPLD School to investigate availability and produce own resources if necessary. Readily available resources for students with SPLD. September 2007 A range of overlay sheets in different colours and sizes in use within school.
Use of laptops,
switch gear and other specialist equipment e.g. adjustable height worktops, adjustable height seating, for those with physical/debilitating impairments e.g. juvenile arthritis, hyper mobility syndrome, Cerebal Palsy		 Liaison with LEA SEN unit, Occupational and Physiotherapy for advice regarding specific equipment required by individual students. Where possible to make arrangements in advance of admittance of student. Readily available specialist equipment to meet individual needs. In place from September 2007 and improved/
added to as needed.		 Specialist equipment in place across the school site to meet a range of needs.
Ongoing collaborative information and practice sharing with the Behaviour Support Team. Weekly/Fortnightly meetings to discuss progress and relevant strategies to be used in school. On going staff training. Shared information and good practice. Improved support for SEBD students From May 2006 ongoing Increase ability to effective support a wider range of students with disabilities. Programme of meetings planned.
All students made aware of disability issues. Through assemblies, PLC lessons, newsletter, leaflets and Website All students aware of range of disabilities and current accessibility arrangements, as well as future plans. September 2007. Assemblies and PLC ongoing. Inclusion agenda further strengthened.
Increased knowledge about needs of hearing impaired students/ and parents/carers for all staff. Training and peripatetic support from Hearing Impaired Service Improved awareness and provision of needs as appropriate. Beginning September 2006 Ongoing.


  Targets Action Required Outcome Timeframe Goal Achieved
MEDIUM
TERM 		Advice from Learning Support Coordinator/Home Liaison worker re disability issues. Training for teacher on differentiating and adapting the curriculum with LSA’s working effectively alongside. All staff to be trained in managing disabilities. Performance Management process used to complement identification of forthcoming training needs for all staff. Teaching and Learning collaborative sessions. CPD for teaching staff/LSA’s/non-teaching staff. Staff trained in all areas of disability, able to disseminate to other staff as necessary. Ongoing – linked to School Improvement Plan and other policies. CPD sessions from September 2007. Training Day Oct 2007. Students on roll able to access appropriate areas of curriculum with differentiated resources and approaches to teaching and support.
Vulnerable students able to participate fully in breaks and lunchtime activities.
Up-dating of policy for students with medical needs, including development of specific Medical/Learning Plans where appropriate. School Nurse to help develop Medical Plans using DfES recommended format. Policy for students with medical needs up-dated. Regular meetings between school nurse and relevant staff to liaise and up-date plans. Sept 2007. Policy for students with medical needs up-dated and circulated to all staff. Individual medical/learning plans in place for all appropriate students.
Learning Support Handbook reissued. Specialist training for SEN teaching and classroom assistants to add to department and school expertise on up-to-date strategies to be used across a range of abilities. Strategies given for classroom practice to cover a range of disabilities. Access LEA training courses and identify any other relevant training needs for SEN staff. Staff to disseminate good practice to current and all new staff joining the school Staff will develop a resource bank of information and support strategies which staff, parents/carers and students can access through Annual Review Meetings, IEP Meetings and Parent Consultation Evenings. Sept 2007
Learning Support Handbook.
Specialist training ongoing 		A resource bank of advice, strategies and good practice available for use. SEN staff able to give advice and support where needed across the curriculum. Confidential student information distributed to pastoral and teaching staff.
Creation of KS3 and KS4 curriculum materials for students unable to attend for various reasons. Materials and resources from subject departments collated and organised into 3-day programmes in SSA. LSA’s to liaise with subject staff at KS4. Staff to consider disability issues in planning and delivering the curriculum. Matched resources, relevant to key stages. Differentiated subject packs available for ease of access. RATE made available to all students. Sept 2007 (AMG) Students able to access subject packs supported by subject specific coursework through liaison with subject staff and RATE on line.
Improved availabilities of laptops for students with SEN. Identification of SEN students requiring laptops for examinations and classroom use. Funding for laptops to be secured. Link with SSA. SEN students use laptops in class, at home and during exams. Dec 2007 SEN needing laptops have them to work in classrooms, at home and in examinations as and when required.
The school has suitable physical access for a wide range of disabilities.
  • Undertake an audit of need including toilets
  • Arrange visits to other schools with facilities for a wide range of disabilities
 Access into and around the physical building to be discussed and advice received from LEA. Access Initiative and disability support groups. Appropriate furnishings and equipment sought.
  • Audit May 2007
  • Visits undertaken –Summer Term 2007
  • From Sept 2007 ongoing.
 Physical accessibility of the school increased. Ramps/lifts/handrails/
visual fire alarm.


  Targets Action Required Outcome Timeframe Goal Achieved
LONG
TERM		 Improve access to information for parents with disabilities. Exploration of range of need e.g. Hearing impairment
Visual impairment, Physical impairment through an invitation to all parents.
To input ideas re Disability Equality Scheme through KEVI Website and email.		 Parents/carers have good access to consultation with staff. Begin Jan
2008- ongoing		 Improved access to written materials, school site, etc.
After audit to plan to improve access in designated areas over successive financial years. Through planned use of resources and funding carry out necessary adjustments. Over 4 year period adjustments carried out. Dec 2007 ongoing King Edwards will have facilities to include all students and staff and give full physical access.

  
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