Learning Support Department

Individual Education Plan

Student Name Joanna Learning Support:1x1hrwithdrawal session; 1x15 min sensory integration therapy; Start Date Jan2015
Class: 6LB DOB 1x30speech therapy Review Date Apr2015

Target Strategies Support

To develop Joanna's communication skills
She would be able to:
 participate actively in pair and group work (to take turns in
conversation, ask questions, answer the questions )
 define her strengths
 express her feelings and thoughts
 understand other people feelings, needs and emotions
 playing non competitive games
 playing games based on cooperation with rules directly given (to
make child feel safe, to teach how to control herself)
 during the group work student will get different roles as ex.
time keeper, observer, supervisor, provider of fun.
 role plays
 drawing - student is asked express her emotion by drawing and
then she will explain why she used such colours and techniques

Outcome:

To improve Joanna's writing skills  'long vowel lotto' game

She would be able to: -new vocabulary, using flashcards form the game, is introduced
 see the connections between the letters and the sounds, especially (games such as: what is missing, memory game etc.)
long vowels as // - drilling with flashcards
 write the correct sentences with new words  using mind maps during learning new vocabulary
Outcome:

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Outcome:

Target Strategies Support

To improve Alex’s fine motor skill in order to increase the quality of his  Various patterns to trace and copy, Additional classes with Ms.
handwriting:  A squeeze ball to manipulate with in order to improve his muscle Pietrzyk
He would be able to: control in wrists and fingers.
Learning Support Department, The British School of Warsaw
nbuckley@thebritishschool.pl
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Individual Education Plan

 Form and join the letters correctly
 Form letters consistent in size
 Increase the fluency and legibility of his handwriting
 Increase the pace of producing a piece of writing
Outcome:
 Activities involving manipulation with various small objects such
as beads, blocks etc.
 Art & craft activities – cutting, gluing, working with plasticine
and different tactile materials
 H. Tymichowa- “Graphomotor exercises”
 Teodorescu perceptuo-motor programme- worksheets

To improve Alex’s communication skills  The elements of speech therapy incorporated into some Additional classes with Ms.
 To improveAlex’s tongue and lips dexterity sessions/ facial exercises with a mirror Pietrzyk
 To develop Alex’s pronunciation in order to increase the  Different pictures, stories to describe starting from general  pictures, stories
intelligibility of his conversational speech (especially /sh/ and /ch/ description and going into details  games such as “Headbands”
sounds)  Various games such as “Headbands”
 To make sure he speaks slowly and clearly, even if he is excited  Building up a positive attitude towards exercising and
about something motivation to progress
 To make sure he follows the rules when speaking, such as: adjusting
the volume to the situation, waiting for his turn to speak, not
shouting out, raising his hand up when trying to say something
Outcome:

Student Contribution:
Alex has agreed to all the targets set up for him for this term. He is very aware of the nature of his difficulties and he understands the need for
exercising.However, he does not always feel eager to work, especially in the mornings, when he seems to need more time to wake up and get ready to work.

Learning Support Department, The British School of Warsaw

nbuckley@thebritishschool.pl
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Individual Education Plan

This school year, Alex has been elected a Deputy Head boy in TBS. He seems very involved in his new duties and very proud of himself. He understands that his
new role requires greater responsibility.

General Comment
Alex’s parents maintain regular contact with Ms Pietrzyk. They are aware that Alex’s organisational skills are the main issue; however, they have observed some
progress in terms of that. They are very pleased and proud of Alex’s new role in school.

Recommendations
 Additional support focused on improving his visual processing, developing eye movement skills of tracking and midline crossing
 Additional support focused on developing Alex’s fine motor skills and handwriting (provide rubber pencil grip, handwriting exercises)
 Allow Alex to sit on a physio-ball or sensory seat
 Allow Alex to have regular movement breaks during school time in order to decrease his need for walking around the classroom and to improve his
concentration
 Alex may benefit from having extra time given to complete the task or in the exams (especially with writing tasks)
 Remind Alex about his belonging and duties

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Parents Student Head of Learning Support Date

Learning Support Department, The British School of Warsaw

nbuckley@thebritishschool.pl