Whole-school framework
MTSS
Every student, every family, every member of staff. Student focused, activity based, and built so no child falls through the cracks.
All students
High-quality teaching · activity and exploration based · concepts reviewed as needed
Some students
Small group · short-term, goal-based intervention · foundational skills · multimodal
A few students
Individual · long-term, goal-based intervention · foundation skills · multimodal
Students move between tiers as their needs change. Every plan is reviewed with you.
“There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child CAN do instead of what he cannot do.” Dr. Temple Grandin
Where a student needs specialist provision, our SEN team steps in →Specialist provision
SEN
Students with educational needs, supported by a specialist team working inside the classroom alongside your child's teachers.
At MDIS we are a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates every learner. Working together with families, we provide the care, support, and equity that empower students to thrive.
We support
- Students to
- Reach their goals · learn skills · gain confidence.
- Families to
- Feel heard and valued · grow with their children at home.
Who we are
- Special Education Teachers
- Learning Support Teachers
- Classroom and Content Teachers
- Teacher's Assistants
One student's year
“Last term he read his own book review aloud to the class.”
A fourth grader joined MDIS reading two grade levels behind and avoiding written work. Within a month we agreed a plan with his parents — small group phonics four mornings a week, extra time, and a laptop for longer assignments. Fourteen months later, he reads at grade level.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Attributed to Albert Einstein
Wondering whether MDIS is the right fit for your child?
Talk to our Student Support Team