Staff knowledge and understanding

• Teachers are aware of the sensory, physical and medical needs of children in my class(es).
  
  
• Teachers have knowledge about the sensory, physical and medical conditions of children in their class(es) and the implications on learning.
  
  
• Teachers feel confident in meeting the sensory, physical and medical needs of the children in their class.
  
  
• Teachers are familiar with the Individual Healthcare plans of the children they teach and know what to do if there is a concern.
  
  
• Teachers have adapted the classroom so that the physical layout and sensory environment is not a barrier to learning.
  
  
• Teachers give children alternative strategies to record if required.
  
  
• Teachers give the children in their class(es) enough time to respond.
  
  
• Teachers can modify their responses to individual children on the basis of need.
  
  
• Teachers work as part of a team with any teaching assistants they have in my classroom.
  
  
• Teachers have access to CPD opportunities and other support to meet sensory, physical and medical needs.
  
  
• Teachers are able to discuss sensory, physical and medical concerns with the SENCo and/or the senior leadership team when required.