Mission Statement
'To
develop and build the capacity of Wolverhampton Schools to fully include
pupils with physical disabilities and deliver their entitlement
in terms of curriculum access, physical access and personal care.'
AIMS OF THE SERVICE
To facilitate the inclusion education of pupils with physical disabilities
within a mainstream setting.
To provide advice and support to schools, pupils and parents, and the LA
on all aspects of physical disability relating to physical and curriculum
access.
To
co-ordinate and support the integration and inclusion of pupils with physical
disabilities on either a part/full time basis in a mainstream or specialist
school setting.
To
work collaboratively with school staff to develop confidence and skills in
working inclusively with pupils with disabilities.
To
work collaboratively with a range of multi-agency professionals (including
physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,
nursery nurses, nurses) to provide ‘joined-up’ support and guidance
for pupils, parents and staff in mainstream settings.
To
act as a resource base for adapted equipment demonstrations at Penn Hall
or short term loan of equipment in mainstream schools.
To
develop and co-ordinate a range of In Service Training provision for staff
working with pupils with disabilities.
To
work in partnership with the Local Authority in their arrangements for implementing
the DfES SEN Code of Practice and working towards the ECM Agenda.