In Cloontuskert National School, we aim to give every child the opportunity to experience success in learning and to achieve as high a standard as possible. In order to do this, we use the ‘Continuum of Support Process’ to identify educational needs. Identification of educational needs is central to setting suitable learning challenges for our SEN pupils. Using the continuum of support framework, our school will identify pupils’ educational needs to include academic, social and emotional needs, as well as needs associated with physical, sensory, language and communication difficulties. Pupils with the greatest levels of need will have access to the greatest level of support, and whenever possible, these pupils will be supported by teachers with relevant expertise who can provide continuity of support.
In Cloontuskert National School, we are fully committed to the principle of inclusion and the good practice which makes it possible. Our aim is to enable children with SEN and children whose first language is not English, to become fully integrated members of our school community. This will be achieved by careful consideration of the needs of each child and by either modifying activities or by providing support that will help the child to participate in them.