Disability Access
Alva Academy aims to:
- Ensure that all pupils, regardless of physical, mental, medical or behavioural disability, are given equal opportunities to participate in the life of the school and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- Give all pupils equal access to all areas of learning.
- Support pupils’ disabilities and provide for their individual needs as far as resources will allow.
- Encourage all pupils to value and respect themselves and other people and to foster an environment where able-bodied pupils are aware of the issues facing disabled pupils. No pupil will be disadvantaged or treated less favourably because of his/her disability.
- Foster independence and life skills in pupils in preparation for life after school. Methods of Implementation All Alva Academy pupils must have access to a curriculum that is broad, balanced and relevant. Where reasonable they must also have access to school clubs, events and extra curricular activities. The curriculum must be adapted to suit individuals’ needs and any special equipment/technology/resources required by the pupils will be taken into account in course planning and used. Reasonable adaptations will be made to ensure access to all areas of learning and pupils’ needs must been taken into account when timetabling rooms. The School and the Council must ensure that procedures are in place to repair equipment that is vital to full access. Pupils will have a named Key Person who will ensure that their needs are being met. Arrangements must be in place to cover staff absence so that no pupil is left unsupported. All relevant staff must receive ongoing training to ensure that individual pupils’ physical and emotional well-being are being met. All pupils must have targets that aim to achieve independence when they are able to do so. Procedures must be in place so that a multi-agency approach is used in providing for pupils’ needs and that all information is disseminated appropriately.