Provision
Majority of children will have their needs met by quality first teaching and ordinarily available provision. Children’s progress is monitored regularly through in class observations,
formal assessments and everyday practice, including discussions with class teachers, behaviour lead and inclusion lead. If a child is not making expected progress against their individualised targets further support will be explored through the Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP).
In Surrey, the Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) outlines the support that mainstream schools are expected to provide for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) without the need for additional funding or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. This ensures that all students have access to inclusive education tailored to their individual needs (Surreylocaloffer.org)
The OAP is structured around the four key areas of need identified in the SEND Code of practice, with an additional focus on Medical needs.
- Communication and Interaction
- Cognition and Learning
- Social,Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs
- Medical Needs
Ordinarily Available Provision (or Quality First Teaching) might include:
- Creating communication-friendly classrooms.
- Implementing whole-school training on communication needs.
- Utilising visual aids and structured routines to support understanding
- Employing differentiated teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Providing targeted interventions for literacy and numeracy challenges.
- Using assistive technologies to enhance learning experiences.
- Establishing clear behavior policies and restorative practices.
- Offering access to pastoral support and counseling services.
- Promoting emotional literacy and resilience programs.
- Ensuring the physical environment is accessible (e.g., ramps, lifts).
- Providing sensory-friendly spaces and resources.
- Collaborating with occupational therapists and physiotherapists for tailored support.
- Developing Individual Healthcare Plans in collaboration with health professionals.
- Training staff to manage specific medical conditions and emergencies.
- Coordinating with families to ensure consistent care and support
For a comprehensive overview of the support available, you can refer to the Ordinarily Available Provision schools booklet. (Surreylocaloffer.org)
