g. Inclusive Curriculum Design
At Aston Rowant, we design learning so that all pupils access the same ambitious curriculum, with teaching adapted to ensure inclusion, success and independence. Our approach focuses on removing barriers to learning, rather than lowering expectations, so that pupils with SEND and disabilities learn alongside their peers as valued members of the class.
Adaptation begins with high‑quality classroom teaching. Teachers plan lessons with diverse needs in mind from the outset, ensuring learning is accessible, purposeful and appropriately challenging. This includes thoughtful consideration of how information is presented, how pupils record learning, and how understanding is checked and deepened.
Teachers adapt teaching in a range of ways, which may include:
- Carefully scaffolded tasks and clear success criteria
- Adjusted learning pathways while maintaining shared curriculum goals
- Use of visual supports, structured routines and modelling
- Adapted resources or assistive technology where helpful
- Flexible grouping and targeted adult support
- Personalised teaching strategies grounded in pupils’ strengths
These adaptations support pupils to engage confidently, develop independence and make progress, rather than becoming reliant on adult intervention.
Our commitment to Quality First Teaching ensures that lessons are structured to meet diverse needs from the outset. Teachers review and adjust planning regularly using assessment information, consultation with colleagues and guidance from the SENDCo. This continuous cycle of reflection and adaptation ensures provision remains responsive and effective.
Where pupils require additional support beyond classroom adaptation, this is carefully planned through targeted or personalised provision, while maintaining strong links to class learning and the wider curriculum.
Through this approach, pupils with SEND are not separated from learning; they are included within it, experiencing challenge, success and belonging as part of a supportive classroom community.