Inclusion
SEND
From September 2014, there have been major changes to the way in which Education and Health services work together with parents and carers to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As a school, we are required to make available information about how we identify and provide for children with additional needs in our school. Every school has been asked to submit a SEND Information Report to the Local Authority and make this report available to parents and carers. Please find the report with other information below:
SEND Policies & Procedures 2025
We make every effort to meet the demands of children with SEN. Please contact our SENCO's for more information, Mrs Grafton at jgrafton@cleves.co.uk or Mrs Batchelor at abatchelor@cleves.co.uk
The SEND Surrey Local Offer website provides a window to the SEND system and the support services that are available within Surrey for children and young people with SEND and their families. It is also a mechanism for feeding back in order to improve the systems and range of services available.
It is a community resource which has been developed in partnership with health, education, social care and parents.
To access the website please click here click here.
EAL
English as an Additional Language ( EAL ) refers to students who speak a language other than English at home and are learning English alongside their other languages. At Cleves School, we recognise that multilingualism is a strength and an important part of each student's identity. EAL learners bring rich linguistic and cultural experiences that enhance the learning environment for everyone.
Inclusive teaching is centra to supporting students with EAL. Our teachers use strategies that make learning accessible to all learners, such as clear modelling, visual supports, structured talk opportunities and collaborative learning. These approaches help students develop confidence in English while continuing to engage fully with the curriculum and with their peers. We also provide Zones of Regulation and the visual timetable translated in the child's first language to ensure that all elements of school life are accessible.
At Cleves School we also value and encourage the development of students' first languages. By celebrating linguistic diversity and encouraging students to maintain and grown their first language, we help them build strong foundations for learning, communication and spoken across the school with all pupils. Each week, we also invite children who speak the chosen language, and a friend, to attend an 'Experts' get together' where they are able to meet with other children across the school that speak the same language. We have also created an International Bookshelf in our library. The bookshelf is full of well known books translated into a range of languages. The children are able to borrow the books to take home and read with their families. This summer, we are looking forward to hosting our first International Week. Children across the school will have the opportunity to research other countries and learn about the physical and human geography as well as the cultural importance of the area.
To ensure we are providing the best experience possible, we encourage families to provide their feedback and suggestions through a Parent survey. As well as speaking with children through pupil voice sessions. This feedback directly influences decisions we make about teaching, learning and communication with families.
Through an inclusive and supportive environment, we aim to ensure that every student feels valued, confident, and able to thrive as a multilingual learner.