Our vision for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) is the same as for all children. We strive to ensure access for all to educational excellence in preparing children and young people for their futures, seeking to continually improve attainment and progress for all and secure the highest levels of achievement appropriate to the individual learner.
The Government provides some advice for parents and carers about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities which you can access here https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs
We are committed to ensuring that pupils with medical conditions are fully supported in school so that they can:
If a student has a medical need, they will have a Care Plan, which is compiled in consultation with parents and one of our medical assistants. The plan is discussed with all staff who are involved with the student and is added to the student’s profile, so staff can access it.
Staff receive regular medical training delivered by the school medical assistant and are aware of where they can access further information as required.
Where necessary and in agreement with parents, medicines are administered in school but only with signed parental consent and with medicines in the original packaging.
We welcome students with special educational needs or disabilities and support students across four teams. Students are organised into the teams during their transition from their previous school and it is based on the student’s main area of need. An Area of Need leader will monitor their academic progress and attendance whilst ensuring that the student’s needs were been met both through teaching and structured interventions.
We are committed to inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all students.
Clubs, educational visits, and residential trips are open to all students. Where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure students with SEND and/or disabilities can fully participate in all activities.
If you have any concerns, you are encouraged to contact your child’s tutor.
Our Anti-Bullying Policy ensures that all students have the right to feel safe and respected.
We take a firm and consistent approach to bullying, making it clear that it is not tolerated. Any concerns are taken seriously and dealt with in line with our policies and procedures.
