Do you know which schools have small junior classes?

[jennybongo 10]

Hi there,

 

Does anyone know of any junior school that have small class sizes and has a good reputation for being supportive with SEN children? (special educational needs).

 

I don't need to worry about catchment as my son has a statement and the LEA have to find a school that can meet all of my son's needs.

 

He is due to start a special school which he will start in Sept until we find something more suitable, he is a bright boy and he can potentially do very well given the right level of support.

 

Most schools we have visited have about 30 children per class.

Edited August 26, 2010 by jennybongo
meant to say junior school

[Babooshka 10]

Broomhill Infants.

[jennybongo 10]

Thank you babs. I just googled it and it does look like a lovely little school.

I am silly though as he will be starting year 3 so I meant to say Junior school.

[Star_sprinkl 10]

Given your reference to classes of 30 children are you hoping to find a junior school with classes that are smaller than 30? Also, would you be willing to consider a primary school or do you specifically want a separate junior school?

[Frazer1974 16]

Bradfield Dungworth. Class of 18 for my daughter.

[kel-lou 10]

my 9 and 6 year old both attend Wisewood primary School and there is not 30 children in their classes. More like 20.

 

I cant advise on the SEN quality as ive no personal experience.

 

HTH tho.

[cheethnico 10]

woodhouse west at woodhouse about 20 to a class

[jennybongo 10]

Given your reference to classes of 30 children are you hoping to find a junior school with classes that are smaller than 30? Also, would you be willing to consider a primary school or do you specifically want a separate junior school?

 

 

 

Yes, less that 30. Possibly up to 20. It's unlikely but worth an ask here and definately saves me ringing all the jnr schools in Sheffield!

 

Primary to Junior would be fine, but a smaller school would suit him best.

He is going into yr 3.

 

Thank for the other posts, will check the recommended schools out next week.

[GrannyGranny 10]

Wouldn't it be better to firstly look for a school which has excellent facilities for children with SEN's?

Having a class of 30 may mean there are more staff to cater for your child.

 

Just out of interest, if there are 20 in a class and 1 has SEN does there need to be an extra teacher/teaching assistant to look after that child's needs?

[jennybongo 10]

Believe me we have done all that! We have had an Independant EP from London assess him in the classroom for a day and he is suited to mainstream with full specialised support. Having autism means he cannot cope with busy environments for a long time because of the noise levels and the busy environment which affects his ability to learn and cope. People with ASD have sensory issues. A special school is unlikely to give him an appropriate peer group, he is of above average cognitive ability. My son will have full time 1:1 just for him while the class still have their support also. The support will ebnable a flexable timetable to meet his needs meaning individual work when required. This approach cannot be done with a shared class TA as the other children miss out and it's not fair. Sheffield LEA are responsible for meeting individual needs but they seem to have legal loopholes which they seem to stick into statements to prevent them from being accountable for the delivery of the support. It's really bad. Not all authorities are this bad.

It's not right to fit a child into provision, the provision has to meet the childs needs. It's all back to front here.

[shefffy 10]

i would 100% recommend aston fence school its a very small school and when my son was there the head master knew every child by name and any short comings where picked up very fast ,

[go4it 10]

So you're looking for a small class size, anywhere in Sheffield, where your child will get 1:1 support?