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  Curriculum

  The Education Reform Act of 1988 introduced a National Curriculum, which is a course of study for all children between the
  ages of 4 and 11 relevant to each child's particular needs. The National Curriculum sets down what is required of children
  at the ages of 7 (Key Stage 1) and 11 ( Key Stage 2).

  The National Curriculum, at KS.1 & KS.2 comprises of ten subjects.

  Religious Education is not part of the National Curriculum but is also a core subject.

  Key Stage 1 covers the first two infant years and Key Stage 2 covers the four junior years. This is illustrated in the table below:

  Children are taught in mixed ability classes, and in some cases, mixed age classes in the care of their own class teacher
  who has responsibility for education, welfare and discipline. The Headteacher has the overall responsibility for these areas
  within the school.

  The foundation subjects and R.E are taught through cross-curricular topics in Key Stage One. In Key Stage Two they are
  taught through a balance of cross-curricular topics and separate subjects. There is a greater emphasis on separate subjects
  within the upper junior age range.

  Special Educational Needs
  Children have special educational needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty, which calls for special educational provision
  to be made for them.

  Children have a learning difficulty if they:

  a) have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children their age; or
  b) have a disability, which prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided
      for children the same age within the local education authority (LEA).

  One child out of every ten will have a special educational or an additional educational need at some point in their school career.
  At Green Lane School, we believe that:

• every child should have his/her needs met.
• the child's view should be sought and taken into account.
  
• parents have a vital role to play in supporting their child's education.
  
• children with SEN should be offered full access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.

  The SEN Code of Practice (2002) helps schools and LEAs understand and meet their responsibilities for children with SEN.
  We believe that early identification of additional needs, followed by early intervention, is most beneficial to the child.
  At Green Lane, we try to work closely with parents in planning appropriate intervention and support. If little or no progress were
  made over time, we would consult with parents and if they were in agreement, make a referral for help outside of school.
  Outside agencies that might be involved with your child are School Support Services, Speech and Language Therapy or
  The Educational Psychology Service.

  Leeds has an excellent Parent Partnership Service who offer support to parents. Representatives are happy to attend meetings
  with parents and offer neutral support (they have no links with school or Education Leeds) or will assist in completing SEN
  paperwork. They also provide a range of services that parents and families may access. They are based at: Oakwood Centre,
  Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 3LF. Tel. 0113-2143135.

  The DFES has written an excellent booklet called A Parent's Guide to the New Code - if you would like one, please contact
  the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo).

  If you are concerned that your child may have a special educational need, please do not hesitate to discuss the problem with
  your child's class teacher, the SENCo, or the Headteacher.

  SEN Co-ordinator (SENCo) is Miss D.Randall 

  Illness And Accidents

  Procedure
  If your child is ill and needs to go home, parents or the person named as the emergency contact will be asked to come to
  school to collect him/her. If we are unable to contact you, your child will be looked after at school.

  Non-serious injuries are treated by the member of staff who is in charge of your child at the time. More serious injuries will be
  treated by one of the trained members of staff.

  You will be informed by letter, at the end of the day, if your child has sustained an injury, such as a bump on the head, that
  needs to be monitored.

  If your child requires hospital treatment, we will try to get in touch with either parents or the emergency contact.
  If we cannot contact you, or if the injury is sufficiently serious, your child may be taken directly to hospital.
  When we do manage to contact you, you will be asked to go straight to the Accident and Emergency Department.

  Care is taken at all times, both in the training we give to the children, and in the levels of supervision by adults, to avoid
  accidents and injuries.

  At lunchtime, the Supervisors who are responsible for the children during the mealtime and in the playground will deal with
  minor injuries and other problems. Any serious matters will be reported by them to the Headteacher. Children who
  misbehave persistently at lunchtime may be required to go home for lunch.

  "The school cares for its pupils well and staff are vigilant in matters of safety."
  OFSTED 2000.