The links below tell you everything you need to know about obtaining a school place for your child.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Ox Close Primary School we value the abilities and achievements of all pupils and we are committed to providing the best possible environment for learning for each pupil. All pupils follow the national curriculum at a level and pace that is appropriate to their abilities. We believe in personalised learning and our curriculum is tailored to meet individual pupils needs. At times, and when it is felt appropriate, interventions and modifications to the curriculum may be implemented.
At Ox Close, we pride ourseleves in ensuring the equality is at the heart of our school curriculum and environment. Recently, the whole school took part in Anti-Bullying week, the them for this was ‘All Different, All Equal’. In addition to this work, KS2 have taken part in a variety of workshops that promote eqauality and disability. For example – Show Racism the Red Card and a visit from an inspirational lady with Spina Bifida.
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- A visit from Natalie – Discussing life with Spina Bifida.
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- Discussion during Anti-Bullying Week
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- Children using puppets to model how to be a good friend
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- Children playing together and sharing
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- During Anti-Bullying Week children discussed what it meant to be a good friend
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- Children talking about what makes them the same and different
Anti-Bullying – Top tips for parents and carers
Accessibility
Ox Close is accessible to all through facilities such as access via a ramp, disabled toilets, stair lift and other modifications.
For more information please view our Accessibility Plan below:
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
