Local Offer –Shapwick School, Somerset

The Local Offer or Summary of Provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)

Shapwick School is registered with the Department for Education and with the Council for the
Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic pupils (CReSTeD) under the 'special provision' category. It is inspected by both Ofsted and CReSTeD.

The school, which is an independent school, specialises in supporting boys and girls whose education has been adversely affected by dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. Around half of the students have a statement of special educational needs.

The school offers a mix of residential and day school placements for boys and girls aged up to 18. Around two thirds of our students are residential.

Children are supported in very small class sizes and curriculums are tailored to meet their needs and abilities. Their individual curriculum is designed to take each individual child’s own educational needs into account and maximise their opportunities for success.

Many pupils choose to stay at Shapwick Sixth Form, post-16, to continue with the specific support offered in their course of study at Bridgwater College. Shapwick employs a team of specialist teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists who deliver to small classes (average size is 8) and individuals.

All children have an IEP (Individual Education Plan) which addresses the needs identified by an educational psychologist and our experienced, specialist staff.

Our pupils are bright and inquisitive but have difficulty with the mechanics of English and Maths, working independently, copying from the board, concentrating and remembering instructions/data challenging.
Despite our pupils’ difficulties they also have a range of strengths. We therefore strive to ensure they develop their talents, whether it be personal growth in, for example the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, or academic success of which we are particularly proud. Many pupils achieve five or more GCSEs at grade C or above. The Sixth Form also enjoy impressive results via our partnership with Bridgwater College.

All studies are based broadly on the National Curriculum, adapted where necessary to meet each individual's requirements and sympathetic to the challenges presented by dyslexia.

Shapwick School also has an on-site therapy team to support students in their education. Our team includes occupational therapists and speech and language therapists who are experienced in working with children with SpLd. The team also work with children who may have communication difficulties in both spoken and non-verbal aspects.

All new pupils are offered a screening assessment in their first term to identify any area that may impact upon their learning across the curriculum and in their daily and social lives. The outcome of the screening is shared with staff and parents to determine the best way forward and to enable the therapists to learn from the parents about the developmental history of the child and any provision previously offered.

Fees

Please contact the school for the latest fee schedule.

Who to contact

Adrian Wylie, Interim Headteacher
Telephone: 01458 210384
Email address: [email protected]


Where we are

Shapwick Prep
Mark Road, Burtle, Somerset TA7 8NJ
Tel: 01278 722 012 Fax: 01278 723 312
Email: [email protected]

Shapwick Senior & Sixth Form
Shapwick Manor, Shapwick, Nr. Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9NJ
Tel: 01458 210 384 Fax: 01458 210 111
Email: [email protected]