SEND Offer

The list below are some examples of the things we offer; it isn’t exhaustive and depends on individual pupil’s circumstances.

We offer:

  • Adaptive teaching approaches by subject specialists who are given accurate information about the individual needs of the pupils in their class
  • Access to ICT or specialist equipment
  • In-class support from Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) where this provision has been identified within EHCP/learning plans
  • Targeted literacy interventions including 'Power-Up' identified through baseline assessments on entry to MCS
  • Targeted one to one or small group work through identification of need
  • Homework support
  • Access to a ‘key worker’ LSA where this provision has been identified within EHCP/learning plans
  • Extra support from external services e.g. specialist teachers, Educational Psychologists etc.
  • Access to screening for dyslexia
  • Individual and small group support for anger management and behaviour modification from our Behaviour Learning Mentor, who is also a qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
  • A supervised lunch and break club for vulnerable pupils
  • Support for pupils in exams with access arrangements for those who meet the criteria set by the Joint Council for Qualifications
  • Meetings with feeder Primary Schools to discuss year 6 pupils with SEND
  • Extended transition – for pupils in year 6 and support in transition to Post 16
  • A 6-week reintegration support programme for students, who are unable to attend school because of increased feelings of school-based fear and anxiety

In addition to work with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, the Inclusion Faculty also leads on our work with the Pupil Premium