OurOffer

Our Offer

At Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School, we are committed to ensuring that children with sensory and/or physical needs are fully included within all aspects of school life. We aim to remove barriers to learning, promote independence and ensure children can access an ambitious curriculum safely and successfully.

We recognise that every child’s needs are different and support is carefully personalised to meet individual needs. Staff work closely with parents, healthcare professionals and outside agencies to ensure appropriate provision, adaptations and support are in place.

High-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive practice are embedded across school to support children with sensory and physical needs.

Support may include:

• Adapted classroom environments
• Specialist equipment and resources
• Additional adult support where appropriate
• Enlarged texts and adapted resources
• Alternative recording methods
• Access to ICT and assistive technology
• Flexible seating and positioning
• Fine and gross motor interventions
• Sensory supports and movement breaks
• Additional processing time
• Care plans and risk assessments where required
• Close liaison with healthcare professionals and outside agencies

Progress and provision are monitored carefully by the class teacher, teaching assistants and SENDCo, alongside parents and external professionals where appropriate.

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Physical Disabilities and Medical Needs

RAMJS is fully accessible and designed to support inclusion for children with physical disabilities and medical needs.

Our school:

• Is situated on one level
• Has full wheelchair accessibility throughout the building
• Has ramp access externally
• Includes accessible toilet facilities
• Provides flexible and inclusive learning spaces

Children with physical impairments are encouraged to be as independent and included as possible within all aspects of school life.

Where required, children may have:

• Individual healthcare plans
• Care plans
• Risk assessments
• Personalised support programmes

School works closely with:

• Parents and carers
• Healthcare professionals
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Lancashire specialist teams

Staff receive training where needed to ensure children’s medical and physical needs are supported safely and appropriately.

Children with gross motor difficulties may also access:

• Fine and gross motor interventions
• Balance and coordination activities
• Additional movement opportunities
• Sensory and physical development support

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Hearing Needs

We work closely with families and specialist services to support children with hearing impairments and hearing difficulties.

Support may include:

• Safe storage of hearing aid equipment and batteries
• Use of microphones and sound systems where appropriate
• Carefully considered seating arrangements
• Reduced background noise where possible
• Clear face-to-face communication
• Repetition and checking understanding
• Additional thinking and processing time
• Visual supports and dual coding strategies

We work alongside Lancashire specialist hearing and physical teams to ensure appropriate provision and equipment are in place.

Communication between school, parents and the child remains ongoing to ensure support continues to meet individual needs effectively.

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Visual Impairment and Sight Needs

Children with visual impairments or sight difficulties are supported through adaptive teaching strategies and adapted resources to help them access learning successfully.

Support may include:

• Enlarged texts and worksheets
• Adapted or raised writing areas
• Use of iPads and enlarged digital text
• Coloured overlays or adapted paper
• Careful consideration of lighting and glare
• Seating near the teacher or board
• Adult support where appropriate
• Alternative recording methods

Staff work closely with parents and specialist professionals to ensure children’s visual needs are supported effectively within school.

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Sensory Processing and Regulation

Some children may experience sensory processing difficulties which can impact on concentration, emotional regulation, communication and participation within school life.

Support may include:

• Sensory breaks
• Calm spaces and quiet zones
• Ear defenders
• Fidget tools and sensory supports
• Wobble cushions and movement supports
• Flexible approaches to learning tasks
• Visual supports and structured routines
• Reduced sensory overload within classrooms where possible

At RAMJS, we aim to create calm, supportive and inclusive environments where children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.