11:30 AM - 27 Mar 2025

Thank you to everyone that helped us raise money for Comic Relief. We are happy to announce that we reached our target of £350. If anyone still wants to contribute you may do so on our JustGiving page URL: https://t.co/ndCJ7GriK5 — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 27, 2025

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12:20 PM - 24 Mar 2025

What an absolute treat today to have a visit from Derek Paravicini & Professor Adam Ockelford. amazed the children with his piano playing skills, his ability to play back a piece after hearing it for the first time and his willingness to play songs on request pic.twitter.com/sqIfZX6vfr— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 24, 2025

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11:31 AM - 20 Mar 2025

It’s beautiful here Year 4 are already having a great time. pic.twitter.com/hWy1onDhet— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

05:56 AM - 20 Mar 2025

Year 4 are off today to for their first Residential. Pond dipping and shelter building are amongst the activities they’ll be taking part in. Bed making may prove to be the toughest assignment though! — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

06:46 AM - 6 Mar 2025

It’s We are looking forward to seeing which character from a book you have chosen to be today. Don’t forget to spend your book voucher - there are so many wonderful books to choose from. — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 6, 2025

15:59 PM - 28 Feb 2025

TDJS Explorer Program - https://t.co/TXPHHTQLXB We are very proud to announce the launch of our TDJS Explorer Program! Every term, new Explorer Program sheets will be released on our website. Eventually, each subject will have an Explorer element to it.— Thames Ditton Jrs () February 28, 2025

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09:59 AM - 28 Jan 2025

This Friday!! How will you wear yours? pic.twitter.com/QGMA4glsEU— Thames Ditton Jrs () January 28, 2025

05:51 AM - 12 Dec 2024

It’s - wear your Christmas jumpers and donate money to — Thames Ditton Jrs () December 12, 2024

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19:34 PM - 10 Dec 2024

The choir sang beautifully at two of our local care homes today. Spreading joy in our community. Thank you Mrs Jenkinson Swayne for leading this and thank you and Emberbrook for having us pic.twitter.com/nCGMWk8fd5— Thames Ditton Jrs () December 10, 2024

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12:00 PM - 14 Nov 2024

It doesn't look like much from the outside.... but Year 5 have gone inside and enhanced their curriculum learning with this wonderful planetarium https://t.co/HUKQTmtHmk Thank you pic.twitter.com/oS79a8o781— Thames Ditton Jrs () November 14, 2024

LAN Specialist Centre

TDJS has a specialist LAN (learning and additional needs) provision within the school.  We have spaces for 16 children with special educational needs or disabilities within a mainstream setting.  Pupils who attend our provision generally have a primary need of moderate learning difficulties and or speech and language difficulties.  Children gain places by going through the annual Surrey panel which decides the best placement for a child.  All children in the Centre have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The children are first and fore most members of a mainstream class but attend the Centre for Specialist Teaching (the Specialist Centre) in areas of need.

The purpose of the centre is to ensure that children are given the chance to reach their potential at a level suitable for their needs, develop life skills as well as gain independence. 

 

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During the morning sessions the centre operates on a three part carousel. The carousel comprises of Maths, English and Speech & language.  Sensory experiences as well as speech and language principles underpin all lessons in the Centre in order to engage pupils.  This helps to create memorable moments for the pupils thereby promoting speech and readiness to learn. 

We have huge focus on life skills; lessons are planned so that pupils are able to gain some valuable skills that can be transferred into their everyday life, e.g. Today is Thursday and I have an appointment in two days’ time, what day will my appointment be on?

All pupils work in small groups, led by a teacher and supported by adults.  The work is differentiated to support their need.  Pupils may not necessarily be grouped according to age or chronological year but maturity, speech and ability to learn. 

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In the afternoons, the children join their mainstream classes to cover subjects such as Science, History and Geography, PE, Art, Drama and Music lessons.  The children have adult support at a ratio of 2:1 and sometimes 3:1.  Prior to entering the mainstream class the pupils engage in pre teaching to enable them to access the learning in the mainstream inclusion lesson.  Additionally the lessons are modified to meet individual learning needs.

We also provide opportunities for the pupils to learn in a wide range of environments with support from external agencies including sport, health and culture.  This is done either through visitors at school or days out.

If a child needs additional support, we have access to advice from outside agencies.  Some of the outside agencies that we work with include Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and the Physical and Sensory Support Service.  We also have a Speech and Language Therapist and assistant who work with us on a weekly basis.

There is also more information about Surrey's Local Offer, the online hub for 0-25 year olds with special educational needs or a disability, on their website.  Please click on the website link here www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk

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Admissions Policy 

Applications for children seeking a place at our Specialist Centre Provision will be considered at the appropriate admissions forum and your case officer will notify you of the outcome.  The provision in the specialist centre is personalised and is not available to children experiencing difficulties in the mainstream setting, although resources and expertise are shared.

Admission Criteria for the LAN unit (Specialist Centre)

The Centre can admit 16 pupils aged between Year 3 and Year 6.  this equates to approximately 4 pupils in each year group and we generally take on 4 new pupils each September in Year 3.  Further assessments of each pupil's needs are conducted, therefore the admission criteria are broad rather than prescriptive.

Pupils already present with:

  • Globally delayed development (usually around 2 years delayed at Year 3)
  • Commensurate or greater delay in language development.
  • Difficulties in self-help and motor skills.

The Centre does not specifically provide for pupils with autism, although it is recognised that pupils admitted may have an impairment of social or communication skills at the mild end of the autistic continuum.  The staff in the LAN unit at TDJS use strategies that are helpful to such pupils.

Some of the pupils present with medical difficulties such as epilepsy or more complex syndromes and training is accessed when appropriate to meet the medical needs of these pupils.

Prospective Parents                 

We are able to offer tours of our centre to prospective parents, periodically.   I hope the following information helps you make a decision about the best provision for your child.

Please refer to our Key Documents page for the latest SEND policies

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