It is part of the school ethos to challenge pupils of all abilities and more able children often need particularly challenging work set by the class teacher to make the best possible progress. We actively look for opportunities to extend and develop any particular talents our children have whatever they are. The attainment and progress of more able pupils is carefully monitored by our Gifted and Talented Pupil coordinator Mrs Morgan.

Special Educational Needs teaching plays an important role at Bow Community School, focusing not just on learning difficulties, but on social, emotional and behavioural problems too. These difficulties are identified by the class teacher who then liaises closely with the Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Miss Julia Hammond, and parents. Progress is closely monitored, through carefully differentiated work in class and small group or one-to-one teaching with a teaching assistant where appropriate, following the SEN Code of Practice. The school also liaises closely with a number of outside agencies, e.g. speech therapist, educational psychologist and a school nurse.

We have inclusive ethos in school, we feel strongly that the teaching and learning, the achievements, attitudes and well-being of every young person matter. We aim to offer new opportunities to pupils who may have experienced previous difficulties. This does not mean treating all pupils the same way. Rather it involves taking account of pupils' varied life experiences and needs.