Special Educational Needs at Dursley
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At Dursley C of E Primary Academy, every child matters. We want your child to feel happy, safe, and supported every day. Dursley C of E Primary Academy is inclusive school and we welcome all children.
When a child has an identified special need or disability we work to meet those needs so that your child can shine brightly.
If your child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND), we’ll work closely with you to make sure they get the help they need to thrive.
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What is SEND?
‘Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn. They can affect their:
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behaviour or ability to socialise, for example they struggle to make friends
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reading and writing, for example because they have dyslexia
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ability to understand things
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concentration levels, for example because they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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physical ability’
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - GOV.UK 2025
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The documents below add further detail to our offer for pupils with special needs or a disability.
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​​​Supporting children with English as a Additional Language at Dursley
We support children in developing the English language skills they need for learning. Teachers and teaching assistants guide them how to supporting the children's vocabulary and grammar acquisition in fun and interactive ways.
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Activities include flashcard games, grammar activities, sentence writing and comprehension work. Parents can support their children by reading with them in their first language. We also have a range of picture books in children's first languages in school, which they can also listen to with our Talking Pens.