Adaptions in maintained schools and key themes of the accessibility strategy
Adaptations in maintained schools:
Where physical alterations are required to a school building, the responsibility for implementing and funding the work will rest with Southend-on-Sea City Council or the school/responsible body or both, depending on the nature of the work required.
Academies are independent of the Council and are funded directly by Central Government.
The key themes
Southend-on-Sea's Accessibility Strategy supports schools in becoming more inclusive across three core areas:
- Curriculum - ensuring learning and opportunities are accessible to all pupils
- Physical environment - making buildings and spaces inclusive and welcoming for everyone
- Information - providing communication in formats that everyone can understand
Governance:
The Governing Board is responsible for reviewing the policy and ensuring it is effectively implemented.