Inwoods Small School A GSG School

Special Education Needs

At Inwoods, special needs provision is an integral part of our program. We use Montessori materials and the Davis Learning Strategies and Davis Gift of Dyslexia Program with all ages. Our emergent curriculum caters to the individual needs and strengths of each child. Our community focus helps build connection, sense of purpose and contribution. The beautiful setting and regular contact with nature meet the deeper needs of many unsettled children. We don't require educational psychological assessments for every child to get extra help, though some families choose to get them, or we will recommend them in certain cases. Therefore, we cater for many special needs with and without label, including dyscalcula, dyslexia, attention and sensory issues, etc. There is a part-time counsellor and an occupational therapist in our team. There are many cases in which we will recommend outside input, which requires family funding. We carefully look at how the needs of each individual are being met, and their effect on the rest of the student body. Most often, differing needs in a school is constructive, but sometimes particular behaviour is harmful to others or the learning environment, and we work hard to mitigate these issues. If the situation isn't working for all involved, we will communicate and suggest changes or leaving Inwoods. All education at Inwoods requires a close relationship with school and home, but with special needs even more so. Clear, open communication is a must to properly support each child's development.