Inclusion & Wellbeing Team
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At Foley’s, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment, where every pupil is supported and celebrated for their unique abilities and strengths. Should a pupil have difficulty in accessing the curriculum due to academic and/or social and emotional needs, we have a team of individuals who coordinate individualised and tailored support.
Our team consists of:
Primary Additional Needs Coordinator (ANCo): Nicki Gjinoshi
Secondary ANCo: Athena Agrotis
School Psychologist: Maria Prastiti
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator: Egli Shiakalli
Understanding and Supporting Additional Needs
Our ANCos oversee the identification, understanding and provision of support and guidance to pupils with additional needs. Concerns regarding pupils can be raised at any time, and we also have regular, planned opportunities to review classes and cohorts to ensure early identification and consistent monitoring.
Our ANCos work closely with pupils, teachers, parents and various outsourced professionals to ensure that every child’s unique needs are met, allowing them to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
In some instances, the consideration of outsourced professionals is discussed with parents to explore the option of specialised therapy or assessment. Should a child receive an evaluation from a specialised professional such as a School Psychologist, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is co-created with input from the specialist, teachers and parents. The ILP outlines a child’s strengths and highlights their specific learning profile, offering relevant support suggestions for both school and home, with the aim of helping them thrive in our educational setting.
Nurturing Daily Wellbeing for All
As well as coordinating provision for specific individuals identified as having additional needs, the team works to nurture the wellbeing of all pupils through a number of avenues, including individual pupil and small-group check-ins. Lessons dedicated to social and emotional learning, workshops, and awareness days also contribute to the wider promotion of wellbeing in our School community.
Our Approach
We believe that teaching and support are most effective when built on partnership. We work closely with teachers, pupils and parents: a triad of communication and care, to ensure that each child feels safe, supported and able to access learning confidently.
Our team’s work is guided by clarity, compassion and high expectations. By combining specialist knowledge with warm, consistent relationships, we ensure that every child at Foley’s is given the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
