A school culture of ‘inclusion’...at the forefront in educating children with high and very high level special needs in mainstream classes.
Our school philosophy on inclusive education is embraced by the whole school, from the children, through to the teachers, the Principal and the Board of Trustees.
Central Normal School is an Accredited Special Education Service Provider. The school directly manages the Ministry of Education funding for its ORS funded students.
In co-operation with parents, family and whānau we provide quality educational programmes for children with high and very high special education needs through:
Children with special needs will be supported in an inclusive environment with an educational programme that meets their individual needs.
He puawaitanga nō te harakeke: he rito whakaki i nga whā ruarua.
“Students with identified special of complex learning needs are very well-supported by a number of suitably resourced programmes and trained support staff. This collegial team uses the expertise of a number of long standing, well trained personnel. Adults are responsive and accommodating and students learn in highly inclusive environments.” (ERO Report, 2011)
What
We Offer
Parents
Say...
“We are so impressed with what CNS has done for our autistic son. Since starting school, he has really blossomed into a happy little boy. The special needs programme is great, offering a wide variety of activities for our special kids. The students are very accepting of the special needs children and we have found them to be helpful and kind. As parents, we have received ongoing support, guidance and compassion from various staff members and are very, very grateful for all the help that has been given to our whole family.”
“CNS provides our child the opportunity to learn alongside mainstream children with IEP goals being constantly re-evaluated by outstanding teachers and teacher aides. You and your child will become part of the CNS family which celebrates the milestones and supports us in the times of need.”
“CNS provides our son with special needs a caring, supportive and inclusive environment in which to learn. While attending CNS he has access to specialist teaching, occupational therapy and speech language therapy. Additional programmes, such as swimming, horse-riding, music, gym and cooking help supply him with much needed life-skills. Being fully mainstreamed he also has the opportunity to learn important social skills in a situation where he is totally accepted despite his differences. The staff fosters a culture of inclusion through modelling acceptance and caring. We feel privileged to be part of the CNS family.”
Further information
For further information contact:
All enquiries welcome
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Phone: (06) 359 3337
Email
office @ centralnormal.school.nz
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201 Featherston Street 4410
Palmerston North, New Zealand
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