SEN = Special Educational needs
This is an area of support for:
- Students with Psychological Reports,
- Students needing a reduced timetable for various reasons.
- Students not doing a subject.
What does the SEN Department do?
Learning support classes are put in place in literacy and numeracy at times when a subject is not being taken.
Classes are provided for additional support and also separate classes are put in place for high achievers, providing additional curricula in a variety of subjects.
The SEN Departments Aims
- To enable these pupils to participate in the full curriculum for their class level.
- To develop positive self-esteem and positive attitudes about school and learning in these pupils.
- To enable those pupils to monitor their own learning and become independent learners.
- To provide supplementary teaching and additional support in English and Maths.
- To involve parents in supporting their children through effective parent/teacher support.
- To establish early intervention programmes designed to enhance learning and to prevent / reduce difficulties in learning.
Open-door policy
- Parents are encouraged to contact the school to schedule a meeting (prior to start of term and/or anytime during the academic year).
- Any concern is a concern that must be shared.
- Early intervention to any concern is paramount.
- Communication is key.
During the school year the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) ensures the following agenda is fully completed to ensure all students are given the utmost care:
- Carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress – including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents
- Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
- Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents
- Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school – this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
- Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEN
- Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN
- Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom
- Manage and advise on the school budget and resources for SEN provision
- Develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
- Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions
- Manage SEN teachers, teaching assistants and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment.
Wellbeing Room
The wellbeing room is available to a student who needs a time out period during the school day.
The SEN Department works tirelessly to ensure all pupils reach their full potential in all aspects in their life.