Inclusion Policy
Equality of Opportunity and Special Educational Needs
Special educational needs covers the whole spectrum of the school community from the student with learning difficulties to the very able student. Some students need a degree of support throughout their school life while others may just require short-term provision to overcome a specific problem.
Students may initially be referred for support by their middle school or whilst at Cowes High, by their parents or teachers. The Special Needs Team undertake an assessment of the individual's needs and together with advice from relevant professionals, will devise a programme of support appropriate to the student. In line with our policy of inclusion, this is often achieved by providing additional in-class support. Occasionally a student may be withdrawn from the national curriculum for specific help as necessary.
Regular reviews are undertaken and the Special Needs Team works closely with parents to keep them informed of progress.
Personal and Social Education
Personal and social education encourages students to think for themselves, form their own opinions and gain a better understanding of issues relating to spiritual, moral, social, economic and political issues. The PSE component of the Core education revolves around the themes of:
- Personal development
- Moral and spiritual development
- Economic and vocational awareness
- Citizenship
It is our hope that students leave us prepared to become valuable citizens who are able to think independently and critically and having clear ideas about how the world operates.
Religious Education
RE is vitally important to us at Cowes High School. We aim to offer the best possible experience for our students who will learn about the beliefs and values of Christians and members of other faiths. We teach about all faiths fairly and give students the opportunity to reflect upon their own beliefs and ideas too.
Students attend an assembly each week, usually in the Great Hall.
Parents have a right to withdraw their child from the collective act of worship and any or all of the religious education curriculum. The school can direct any student whose parents have exercised this right to an alternative educational activity.
