Admissions
Mapledown is the Barnet Secondary School for young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. Many of the pupils have additional needs including challenging behaviour, autism and profound and multiple learning difficulties, which include sensory, physical, medical, social and emotional needs. In common with all Policies at Mapledown the overarching aim of this Policy is to raise awareness of and contribute to the five strands of ‘Every Child Matters’. We aim to ensure that all pupils:
Stay Safe
Are Healthy
Enjoy and Achieve
Make a Positive Contribution
Achieve Economic Well Being
The school is divided into two departments. Lower School consisting of Key Stage Three and Upper School consisting of Post-14 provision. We currently have nine classrooms and cater for up to 68 pupils. Our class groups are organised on the basis of identified needs. i.e. SLD (Zone One) ASC (Zone Two) , PMLD (Zone Three).
Referrals
All pupils are placed via the special educational needs department of the LA.
Transition from Oakleigh School
Fixed Term assessment places
Any placement will have been the decision of the LA in conjunction with the Headteacher.
Application for places can be made from other boroughs providing that they do not jeopardise places for Barnet residents.
The provision for each pupil is considered every year at Annual Review.
The admissions criteria for the school has been approved by the Governing Body of Mapledown and agreed with the Local Authority. They will be reviewed annually.
Cognition and Learning
The overriding needs of the pupils at Mapledown will be centred on their cognition and learning. Pupils will be working between levels P1 and P8. More exceptionally they will achieve levels 1 & 2 of the National Curriculum
Sensory and Physical Developmen
ref cognition and learning
Pupils experience a wide spectrum of sensory, multi-sensory and physical disabilities. Sensory difficulties range from profound and permanent deafness and/or visual impairment; some pupils will have multi-sensory disabilities and/or progressively degenerative conditions associated with deteriorating abilities and a poor long-term prognosis. Specialist support from LA advisory services for children with the above needs will be necessary.
Communication and Learning
ref cognition and learning
The communication needs of pupils at Mapledown may be both diverse and complex. Pupils may need help and support in acquiring basic language, communication and literacy skills; using augmented and alternative means of communication. eg Touch Cues, Objects of Reference, PECS, Symbol use, Makaton etc
Behavioural, Emotional and Social Development
ref cognition and learning
Some pupils may exhibit behaviour that may challenge their access to the service. There are also those pupils whose own needs are exceptional or who deny others access to the service or compromise the safety of others or themselves. For such pupils additional human resources will be necessary.
Medical
Pupils may have recognised medical conditions.
The school has access to a specialist nurse practitioner who is based at Mapledown.
Some pupils may have medical needs that compromise their personal safety in school. Additional human resources may be necessary to support them.
We Offer
Access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which is differentiated to the needs of the pupils
Small class groups – currently between six and ten pupils
Staff pupil ratio of between 1.2 and 1.3
Assessment placement as described
Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Some opportunities for inclusive practice with mainstream peers
Physiotherapy
Speech & Language Therapy Programmes
Music Therapy two days a week
Specialist resources, equipment e.g. hydrotherapy pool, sensory room etc.
Specialist teaching methodologies as appropriate e.g. MOVE, TEACCH
Augmentative methods of communication e.g. Makaton, PECS
Factors determining whether placement is appropriate
the effective and efficient use of resources e.g. space, class numbers, pupils needs and staffing ratios.
compatibility with the interest of other pupils.
SPC (reviewed Nov 2012)
This Policy will be reviewed annually
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Stay Safe
Are Healthy
Enjoy and Achieve
Make a Positive Contribution
Achieve Economic Well Being
The school is divided into two departments. Lower School consisting of Key Stage Three and Upper School consisting of Post-14 provision. We currently have nine classrooms and cater for up to 68 pupils. Our class groups are organised on the basis of identified needs. i.e. SLD (Zone One) ASC (Zone Two) , PMLD (Zone Three).
Referrals
All pupils are placed via the special educational needs department of the LA.
Transition from Oakleigh School
Fixed Term assessment places
Any placement will have been the decision of the LA in conjunction with the Headteacher.
Application for places can be made from other boroughs providing that they do not jeopardise places for Barnet residents.
The provision for each pupil is considered every year at Annual Review.
The admissions criteria for the school has been approved by the Governing Body of Mapledown and agreed with the Local Authority. They will be reviewed annually.
Cognition and Learning
The overriding needs of the pupils at Mapledown will be centred on their cognition and learning. Pupils will be working between levels P1 and P8. More exceptionally they will achieve levels 1 & 2 of the National Curriculum
Sensory and Physical Developmen
ref cognition and learning
Pupils experience a wide spectrum of sensory, multi-sensory and physical disabilities. Sensory difficulties range from profound and permanent deafness and/or visual impairment; some pupils will have multi-sensory disabilities and/or progressively degenerative conditions associated with deteriorating abilities and a poor long-term prognosis. Specialist support from LA advisory services for children with the above needs will be necessary.
Communication and Learning
ref cognition and learning
The communication needs of pupils at Mapledown may be both diverse and complex. Pupils may need help and support in acquiring basic language, communication and literacy skills; using augmented and alternative means of communication. eg Touch Cues, Objects of Reference, PECS, Symbol use, Makaton etc
Behavioural, Emotional and Social Development
ref cognition and learning
Some pupils may exhibit behaviour that may challenge their access to the service. There are also those pupils whose own needs are exceptional or who deny others access to the service or compromise the safety of others or themselves. For such pupils additional human resources will be necessary.
Medical
Pupils may have recognised medical conditions.
The school has access to a specialist nurse practitioner who is based at Mapledown.
Some pupils may have medical needs that compromise their personal safety in school. Additional human resources may be necessary to support them.
We Offer
Access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which is differentiated to the needs of the pupils
Small class groups – currently between six and ten pupils
Staff pupil ratio of between 1.2 and 1.3
Assessment placement as described
Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Some opportunities for inclusive practice with mainstream peers
Physiotherapy
Speech & Language Therapy Programmes
Music Therapy two days a week
Specialist resources, equipment e.g. hydrotherapy pool, sensory room etc.
Specialist teaching methodologies as appropriate e.g. MOVE, TEACCH
Augmentative methods of communication e.g. Makaton, PECS
Factors determining whether placement is appropriate
the effective and efficient use of resources e.g. space, class numbers, pupils needs and staffing ratios.
compatibility with the interest of other pupils.
SPC (reviewed Nov 2012)
This Policy will be reviewed annually
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