Hutton CE Primary School

Parents of pupils with disabilities, who are thinking of applying for a place at Hutton, should approach the school and the local authority at the earliest opportunity to discuss individual needs and the level of support the school is able to provide.

Inclusion, and equal opportunities for those pupils with disabilities, does not mean treating all pupils in the same way. Rather, it involves taking account of pupil’s varied life experiences and needs and attempting to meet those needs to the best of the school’s ability. 

Hutton does not take educational inclusion for granted, but constantly monitors and evaluates the progress each pupil makes.

Existing Facilities

Physical Impairment

Our site is all on one level, comprising a main building and 3 temporary buildings housing 5 classrooms. Each temporary building has a ramped access and handrails, and although fire exits have rails they are not currently ramped. Toilet facilities are available in two of the three temporary buildings, and a disabled toilet and shower facilities, with appropriate handrails, are within the main building.

Sensory Impairment

Blinds are fitted on some classroom windows, and there are plans for more of these to reduce light glare.

There is one set of steps in the playground (alternative route available), and these have an appropriate touch sensitive surface to alert the visually impaired to the location of the steps.

A number of staff are trained in the use of Makaton or British Sign Language, and some of the children in school can also use these communication methods.

Planned Facilities

The accessibility plan includes plans for a loop hearing system in the hall, and the provision of blinds in all classrooms to reduce light glare. There are currently plans for a sensory garden to be built in the grounds which will develop good use of the facilities.