SENDCo

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Rebecca Chalkley, SENDCo
sendco@pollyteach.com

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every young person feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through individualised support, adaptive teaching, and a culture of understanding, we ensure that all students can access the curriculum and thrive socially and emotionally.
 
By celebrating diversity and promoting equity, we nurture a community where differences are embraced, and every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a way that is tailored to suit them and their individual needs.
 
Pollyteach embraces multi-sensory teaching along with other High Quality teaching strategies and thrives to make learning accessible, engaging, and effective for all students. By integrating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinaesthetic elements into lessons, we cater to diverse learning styles and needs. This approach helps reinforce concepts, enhances memory, and ensures that every student can actively participate and connect with the material in a way that works best for them.

Maths and Literacy Interventions

Our tailored interventions are designed to support learners with specific educational needs in developing their skills in mathematics and literacy. Each programme is carefully selected to address individual learning gaps, promote confidence, and build essential skills.

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Precision Teaching

Precision Teaching is a highly focused, evidence-based intervention that enhances fluency and accuracy in key skills. By setting measurable, specific goals and tracking daily progress, it ensures learners consolidate foundational knowledge, such as number facts or phonics, with precision and speed. Within our precision teaching sessions, we use multisensory approaches which aid the retention of key skills.

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Alphabet Arc

The Alphabet Arc is an engaging, hands-on tool that supports learners in mastering letter recognition, sequencing, and phonemic awareness. Through structured activities, students strengthen their understanding of the alphabet and letter-sound relationships, creating a strong base for reading and writing.

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SENDsational Spelling

SENDsational Spelling combines multisensory techniques to support spelling development. Using visual, auditory, and tactile activities, learners enhance their ability to recognize patterns, spell accurately, and retain new vocabulary, making spelling an accessible and enjoyable experience.

IDL Literacy and Numeracy

IDL Literacy and Numeracy intervention software is a speaking-computer based multi-sensory system which supports learners with dyslexia and other learning difficulties to increase their reading and spelling ages. 

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IDL Literacy

IDL Literacy is a computer-based intervention designed for students with dyslexia or other literacy challenges. It focuses on improving reading and spelling through a structured, multisensory approach, with adaptive content tailored to the learner’s progress and needs.

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IDL Numeracy

IDL Numeracy applies the same adaptive principles to mathematics. By focusing on developing number sense, basic calculations, and problem-solving skills, it helps students build confidence and competency in mathematical concepts at their own pace.

SEMH / Well-being Interventions

Supporting student well-being is at the heart of our approach, as emotional and mental health are vital for successful learning and personal growth. Our comprehensive well-being interventions are designed to build resilience, enhance self-regulation, and foster positive relationships. 
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