Once again, we are updating Individual Education Plans  for all pupils in the school.

The IEP targets reflect general key skills, which will be of use across the whole curriculum.

The targets are not for specific subjects. Subject targets are set throughout the year and are noted in this term’s Annual Review reports.

Pupils have helped to devise their own targets with Form teachers, LSAs and, in some cases, Care Staff. Parental suggestions are welcome. Please return the reply slip by Monday 8^th October 2012, that pupils bring home, if you want to make any comments or suggestions.

We set 3 targets per term.

Targets may be drawn from the four following broad areas:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Communication skills
• Behaviour

These are nationally agreed criteria for IEPs.

However, at St Vincent’s we have also devised specific targets for

• Visual Impairment.

Copies of IEPs are sent home, as it is important that we work together on achieving these goals. Targets are assessed at the end of the IEP term.

Furthermore, if you have any queries about this letter, or about your child’s IEP, please contact: Mrs J Armstrong.

Please see the information below for the Communication through listening conference to be held, here, 20^th November.

We are pleased to announce an exciting conference which is to take place at St Vincent’s  entitled “Communication through listening”. The day will focus on accessing music for pupils with complex educational needs and will have keynote speakers including Sally Zimmermann, RNIB Music advisor and Jackie Clifton, Managing Director of Musicians in focus, together with staff from St Vincent’s School.

The cost is £75 for the full day, including lunch. Parents please contact school for discounted costing information.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any queries or to book a place.

On Tuesday 11^th September, St Vincent’s were pleased to have the Astrum guitar duo providing a mini concert for all pupils in the school.

Amy and Martin performed a range of Music from Abba, Queen and some more classical pieces on two beautiful Spanish Guitars. The pupils were able to join in singing and provide percussion backing for a number of pieces.

One pupil described the concert “as the best concert I have ever heard” What a lovely start to the New Year!

Our thanks go to Live Music Now for providing us with this opportunity.