Accessibility Plan

The Motiv8 School is dedicated to enabling all members of its community to develop fully as learners and citizens.

	

This statement and the efforts we carry out to achieve it are applicable to all students and adults in our school regardless of race, colour, creed or need. We will attempt to provide the best teaching and the best learning opportunities for all at THE MOTIV8 SCHOOL 

Accessibility Policy & Plan
The Motiv8 School
1. Introduction
At The Motiv8 School, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all learners—regardless of need, ability or background—can thrive. Our Accessibility Policy meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and supports our duties as an independent special school.
We recognise that many of our pupils have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and we are dedicated to removing barriers to learning to ensure equal access to curriculum, information and the school environment.

2. Our Commitment
We will:
•	Promote equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, families and visitors
•	Ensure the school environment supports independence and confidence
•	Improve access to learning and participation in all areas of school life
•	Provide information in accessible formats where required
•	Work in partnership with pupils, parents/carers and professionals
•	Review accessibility arrangements annually to ensure ongoing improvement

3. Aims
We aim to:
Focus	Our Aim	
Curriculum Access:  	Ensure high-quality teaching, adaptations and resources support every learner	
Physical Access:	Maintain an accessible, safe environment for pupils, staff & visitors	
Information Access:	Provide clear, accessible communication tailored to individual needs	

4. Curriculum Accessibility
We ensure access to learning by:
•	Delivering differentiated teaching and personalised support
•	Using small-group and one-to-one intervention programmes
•	Providing access to literacy and numeracy support (e.g., Toe-by-Toe, Functional Skills)
•	Offering hands-on vocational learning (e.g., welding & fabrication)
•	Providing assistive technology where required (e.g., laptops, overlays, visual resources)
•	Implementing EHCPs and personalised learning plans
•	Staff training in SEND, SEMH and trauma-informed practice
•	Adjusting timetables, grouping and teaching approaches to suit individual needs
Outcome: All learners can participate fully in learning and achieve their potential.

5. Physical Access
Our building includes:
•	Ground-floor, single-storey access throughout
•	Accessible toilet facilities
•	Medical room
•	Secure outdoor space
•	Sports hall and access to local sports facilities
•	Specialist welding and fabrication workshop with adapted safety controls
•	Signage to support safe movement around the site
We regularly review and update risk assessments and facilities to ensure safe access for all users.

6. Access to Information
To support communication, we:
•	Provide information in clear language and accessible formats
•	Offer support for pupils with communication difficulties
•	Use visual timetables, structured routines and alternative communication systems where needed
•	Ensure families can request alternative formats for written information
•	Communicate regularly with parents/carers through meetings, calls and reports

7. Staff Training
Staff receive ongoing training in:
•	SEND and specific learning needs
•	SEMH and trauma-informed practice
•	Differentiation and curriculum access strategies
•	Communication and language support
•	Safe moving, handling & risk awareness
•	Safeguarding & Prevent Duty

8. Monitoring & Review
This plan will be:
•	Reviewed annually
•	Updated where needed due to pupil needs, building developments or statutory changes
•	Overseen by the Headteacher and governing body
Feedback from learners, parents and professionals informs each review.

Three-Year Accessibility Plan
Objective	Action	Timescale	Lead	
Improve learning access	Ongoing staff CPD on SEND & inclusive practice	Annually	Headteacher/SENCo	
Ensure physical environment remains fully accessible	Annual building review & improvements as needed	Yearly audit	Proprietor	
Enhance communication support	Continue development of visual resources & assistive tools	Ongoing	Teaching team/SENCo	
Strengthen online accessibility	Review website accessibility and parent information formats	Annual review	SLT/IT	

Contact
For questions regarding accessibility or to request information in alternative formats, please contact:
Headteacher: Si McGrath
The Motiv8 School
office@themotiv8school.co.uk
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Appendix 1: Accessibility Audit Sept 2025

Feature	Description	Actions to be taken	Person responsible	Date to complete actions by	
Number of floors	1	Maintain and ensure access	S.McGrath	Ongoing	
Corridor access	There are no corridors	Ensure student equipment does not block any areas	S.McGrath	Ongoing	
Parking Bays	Disabled parking bays marked	Accessible parking in close proximity to the main entrance 	Merseyside Youth Association	Ongoing	
Entrances	Wide front door for access	Accessible wide door access	S.McGrath	Ongoing	
Toilets	Disabled access toilet available in building	Ensure hygiene company visits monthly	Merseyside Youth Association
	Ongoing	
Reception Area	Accessible to wheelchair users	Accessibility already in place	S.McGrath	Ongoing	
Internal Signage	Signs in place	None required	S.McGrath	Ongoing	
Emergency Escape Routes	Fire evacuation plan in place	Ensure regular testing of
system and annual maintenance	S.McGrath
P.Davies	
Ongoing