Inclusive and Adapted Practice At Hucknall National Primary School

Every Child Included. Every Child Supported. Every Child Valued.

At Hucknall National School, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and our staff are trained to adapt teaching, resources, and learning environments to meet the needs of all learners.

Our inclusive strategies are available to every pupil because children's needs can change from day to day, lesson to lesson, and throughout their learning journey.

💙 Inclusive Learning • 💬 Communication • 🌱 Wellbeing • ⭐ Success for All

Enabling all pupils to live “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)

🖼️ Visual Support in Every Classroom

Visual aids help children feel confident, organised, and ready to learn.

We provide:

📅 Visual timetables in every classroom

➡️ Interactive visual timetables with movable arrows

🖥️ Individual desk-based timetables

📋 Now and Next boards

🗨️ Communication boards and widgets

🏷️ Labels with photographs

🔊 Visual noise level prompts

💬 Communication and Understanding

We create environments where every child can communicate effectively and confidently.

Available across school:

🗣️ Communication fans

📖 Visual supports and widgets

📸 Photo labels and classroom prompts

🤝 Adult modelling and scaffolded support

👂 Teaching approaches adapted to individual communication needs

❤️ Emotional Wellbeing Matters

Every classroom includes opportunities for children to express feelings, self-regulate, and feel supported.

In every class:

📦 Worry Boxes

🧶 Emotion Crochet Balls

🌬️ Breathing and mindfulness resources

⏳ Sand Timers

📚 Take 5 Books

💭 Communication boards

🌈 Calm Corners

A dedicated space where children can regulate emotions and refocus.

Available resources include:

🧩 Fidget tools

🌬️ Breathing sheets

📋 Communication boards

📅 Now and Next boards

⏳ Sand timers

📦 Worry boxes

📚 Adapting Learning for Success

Our teaching is carefully designed to remove barriers and help every child access learning.

🎯 Modelling Clear demonstrations of learning expectations.

🪜 Scaffolding Step-by-step support to build confidence.

👥 Teaching Groups Flexible grouping based on learning needs.

📖 Floor Book Adaptations Adjustments are recorded and reviewed regularly.

✏️ Literacy Support

Every child has access to practical tools that support reading and writing.

Reading

📕 Coloured reading slips

📗 Red word resources

📘 Phonics mats

📙 Adapted reading materials

Writing

✍️ Different line sizes

📒 Different book formats

🔤 Handwriting correction slips

✅ Jane Considine marking symbols

🔢 Mathematics Support

Every child has their own Maths Ring packed with useful learning tools.

Maths Rings Include:

🔢 Number Lines

💯 Hundred Squares

🔟 Tens Frames

➕ Key number facts

📊 Mathematical prompts

This allows children to independently access the resources they need to succeed.

🧠 Sensory Support

Some children benefit from additional sensory resources to support concentration and regulation.

Available throughout school:

🪑 Wobble Cushions

🎃 Weighted Pumpkins and toys

⚽ Stress Balls

🧩 Sensory Fidgets

🔇 Visual noise-level reminders

These tools help children feel comfortable, calm, and ready to learn.

⭐ Inclusion in Action

Our Commitment

At Hucknall National School, inclusion is not something extra we do. It is part of who we are.

By combining adaptive teaching, supportive environments, accessible resources, and strong relationships, we ensure that every child can participate fully, achieve their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

💙 Every Child is Unique.

💙 Every Child Belongs.

💙 Every Child Can Succeed.

💙 Every child can live “life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10)