Rothesay Nursery School
Special Educational Needs
We recognise that each child is a unique individual with his/her own special needs and route to learning. We seek to build strong foundations by enriching learning at the child's stage of development.
We have high expectations of each child whatever his/her special needs, race, gender, culture, religion or ability and we ensure each child has full access to a broad and balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
Mrs. Elizabeth Leer is our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (and also Deputy Head.) If at any point you are concerned about your child’s development Mrs Leer would be happy to offer advice and support.
Thrive Approach
Thrive® promotes children’s and young people’s positive mental health by helping adults know how to be and what to do in response to their differing and sometimes distressed behaviour.
We adopted the Thrive Approach in 2018 to support the mental well-being of all the children who come to Rothesay. The approach was developed using neuroscience and childhood development research. The online assessment and action-planning tools are invaluable in assessing the social and emotional development of our children. We have found that it complements the EYFS Framework for PSED and goes further to support our children to become more confident and capable in dealing with their sometimes very complex emotions. We have three Thrive Licenced Practitioners, and most of the team has had training from an external Thrive Licenced Trainer.