SEND

Research evidence tells us that young people with SEND do best in schools where there is an inclusive environment and expectations are high for all students.  

We are continually developing the SEND provision in school to respond to an increasingly diverse range of individual learning needs and to close the attainment gap. We recognise that some children may need additional support at different points in their school journey, and we work closely with pupils, families, staff and the local authority to ensure individual needs are understood and met. 

Our SEND provision follows the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and is delivered through a graduated approach of: 

Assess, Plan, Do, Review. 

The school is committed to the early identification of special educational needs so that appropriate support can be provided through high-quality inclusive teaching, reasonable adjustments and relevant interventions can be implemented to support the emerging needs of students. 

Support is based on careful evidence gathering and evaluation of individual need and our strategy is to develop breadth in provision that involves varied approaches to address pupils’ specific needs. We place a high value on student voice and work in collaboration with parents/carers and involve external agencies when appropriate to ensure each student receives the right support at the right time. 

The school’s SEND Information Report provides detailed information about how the school identifies, assesses and makes provision for students with special educational needs. Further to this is our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy

School SENDCO Contact: Jenny Illingworth – j[email protected]