Redbridge SERC

Muscular Dystrophy - Key Stage 3 support

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 21st, 2012   Number of views: 1565


How can I support a pupil at Key Stage 3?

  • Wheelchair accessible school
  • Access to supportive toileting space to allow for use of hoist
  • Staff to be trained in 'Moving and Handling' techniques
  • Support for motor skills in practical lessons e.g. DT, art
  • Access to ICT - consider access to smaller lightweight Netbooks (contact SERC)
  • Measure the impact of fatigue
  • Extra time in examinations / access to scribe / extra time
  • Provide the students with an effective means of catching up school work missed.
  • Sensitive support for care needs, consider access to male care staff if possible