Purpose of the Plan
The purpose of this plan is to show how Crampton Primary School intends, over time, to increase the accessibility of our school for disabled pupils. Crampton Primary School is committed to providing an environment that enables full curriculum access that values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs.
Introduction
This Plan is drawn up as a facet of the EQUALITY ACT 2010. The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations came into force on 1st October 2010. The act replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single act to make the law simpler and remove inconsistencies. The act covers nine protected characteristics, which cannot be used as a reason to treat people unfairly. Every person has one or more of the characteristics, so the act protects everyone against unfair treatment.
This plan relates to accessibility for disabled persons at Crampton Primary School. It draws on the guidance set out in ‘Accessible Schools: Planning to increase access to schools for disabled pupils’, issued by DFES in July 2002.
Our school values the placing of children and maximising their potential at the centre of everything we do. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs and disabilities [SEND], have the same entitlement as all other children to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. Curricula need to be accessible to them, based on how maximising their inclusion in all aspects of school life and on being equally valued in school. We strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all children can learn, develop and grow.
Purpose of our accessibility plan
We have developed this accessibility plan to make these values real for all pupils, staff, parents / guardians and visitors especially those with a disability, by:
Vision
Crampton School is proud to be a fully inclusive school. We all learn through working with children with a variety of needs, and know that inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream school is possible and successful.
We believe that inclusion of children with SEND benefits all our children both in school and into adult life
Improving the curriculum plan
Target | Strategy | Outcome | Timeframe | Achievement |
Provide training for teachers / TAs on differentiating the curriculum for disabled students when appropriate.
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| On going
On going
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Training for Awareness Raising of Disability Issues
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| When required
| To benefit by a more inclusive school
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Organise classrooms to promote the participation and independence of all pupils - with particular reference to disabled students if present |
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| On going
As required
| On going
On going |
Ensure the curriculum is fully accessible to pupils with SEND
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| On going
| On going
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Provide ICT resources to support learning of pupils with SEND
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| On going
| On going
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All off-site activities are planned to ensure the participation of all pupils
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| On going | On going - continued access to all pupils
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Administering medication
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| On going review
| On going
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Improving the Delivery of Written Information
Target | Strategy | Outcome | Timeframe | Achievement |
Make available school brochures, school newsletters and other information for parents in alternate formats |
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| When required
| Delivery of school information to parents / guardians
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Review documentation with a view of ensuring accessibility for pupils with visual impairment |
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| When required
| Delivery of school information to parents / guardians
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Access to the school building and classrooms
The current building was constructed in 1965, having been bombed during the Second World War in 1942; over the following years the building has been extended (with currently no ability to provide a lift). In the main, the ground floor and playgrounds are accessible by all pupils, staff, parents / guardians and visitors.
Every reasonable effort has been made to improve the accessibility of the school to those with disabilities where ever possible.
Building | Features |
Main Building (Ground Floor)
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First Floor
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Multi-purpose Hall (Ground Floor)
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Main Playground & New Land
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Access to hand washing facilities outside the main building
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Access to drinking water outside the main building
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Access to toilets outside the main building
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Links to other Policies / Documents
This plan should be read in conjunction with our School Offer and our SEND Policy, as well as relevant aspects of our Medical Needs policy which also has implication for some children with disabilities who also have medical needs.
Monitoring and Review of the Plan
It is a requirement that the school’s accessibility plan is resourced, implemented, reviewed and revised as necessary and reported on annually.
Training
We have identified that all staff need to be aware of the accessibility plan and we will ensure that all teachers, support staff and administrative / premises staff are briefed accordingly.
Specific training required for staff to ensure the plan can be implemented effectively.
Reviewed February 2024
Approved By: Marian Kennedy (Head Teacher)
Next Review Date: February 2027