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*Summer born children go straight into Reception

• Entry to Pre-School is subject to availability
• Application for Reception must be made through Central Bedfordshire Admissions

Details of our open mornings can be found here

What are our arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities?

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as one who has a physical or mental mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a persons ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Most children with Special Needs will not be disabled within the meaning of the Act.

The admission of children with disabilities is considered in the first instance in the same way as non-disabled children.  Further considerations are made in the light of need and accessibility and the school would work with parents/carers and other agencies involved to ensure that appropriate provision could be provided. 

It is the school policy to accommodate children with disabilities should parents wish and individual needs are planned for to prevent any children with disabilities being treated less favourably than other children.

In practice, we ensure that classroom and extra-curricular activities encourage the participation of all children, including those categorised as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.  In order to promote equality of opportunity for disabled children we will make reasonable adjustments (including the provision of auxiliary aids and services) to prevent them being put under a disadvantage. Staff organise human and physical resources within the school to increase access to learning and participation by all pupils.

The school strives to ensure that whatever the abilities and needs of members of the school community, everyone is equally valued and treats one another with respect under the Equality Act 2010. 

Existing facilities provided to assist access to the school by pupils with disabilities:

• Disabled parking is available near the main entrance.
• Exterior lighting to improve evening access.
• A disabled toilet is available.
• Carpeted classrooms to aid hearing impaired children’ learning.
• Routes to the main entrance are clearly signed and free from obstructions.
• Single storey building with typically wide corridors and access routes.