This is a whole-school yearly planning and governance framework for mainstream primary schools (NS) supporting pupils with mild special educational needs (Mild SNE).
It is not a curriculum programme, not an intervention model, and not an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
This framework exists to help schools plan inclusive, proportionate support for Mild SNE within mainstream primary education, while maintaining clarity, consistency, and inspection-safe governance.
What This Framework Is For
This framework supports primary schools to:
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Plan inclusive provision for Mild SNE across the full school year
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Demonstrate structured, intentional planning without labelling
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Maintain clarity around roles, responsibility, and review
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Support participation while protecting pupil dignity and access
It focuses on governance and visibility, not categorisation.
What This Framework Covers
The framework provides structured yearly planning guidance across:
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Learning access and classroom participation
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Differentiation and support at whole-class level
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Wellbeing, confidence, and engagement
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Staff roles, coordination, and communication
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Parent communication and shared understanding
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Review points and adaptive planning
All planning is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing supports to adjust as needs change.
What This Framework Is Not
This framework:
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Does not diagnose or label pupils
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Does not prescribe teaching methods or interventions
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Does not replace professional judgement
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Does not require individual tracking systems
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Does not introduce additional reporting burdens
It supports planning around pupils, not control over pupils.
How Primary Schools Use This Framework
Schools typically use this framework:
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As a yearly planning backbone for Mild SNE provision
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To support SEN coordination and whole-school oversight
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To ensure planning is consistent across classes and staff
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To provide clear evidence of inclusive planning if required
It is designed to sit alongside existing policies and curriculum guidance, not replace them.
Applicability
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Mainstream Primary Schools (NS)
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Suitable for single-grade and multi-grade settings
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Designed for mild and emerging needs within mainstream contexts
Format & Delivery
Legal / Use Notice
This resource supports governance, planning, and inclusive provision in primary schools.
It does not replace teaching, assessment, or statutory educational obligations.
Licensed for school use only. Redistribution outside the licensed school is not permitted.
No monitoring, reporting, benchmarking, or data retention is carried out by Samildanach Arts Ltd.
