SEND

We are committed to ensuring that all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or physical disabilities and other vulnerable groups (SENDV), make the best possible progress.

Through a thorough knowledge of our schools and in working diligently with school leaders, the central SENDV team is able to provide bespoke support that is matched to identified areas for development.

We ensure that high-quality, adaptive teaching that meets the diverse needs of all learners is central to the offer of all our schools. We identify and address barriers to learning through reasonable adjustments, targeted interventions, ongoing support for learners, and well trained and knowledgeable staff.

“We juggle multiple responsibilities in a small school, including the SENCO role.  It’s extremely helpful to know that not only is the Trust’s SEND Team made up of highly skilled & experienced SENCOs who are on hand to help, but also the opportunities this brings to collaborate, analyse and refine school practice, systems and procedures.   This positively impacts children. Thanks to the SEND Team for their continuous support and expertise.” 

Tom Abbs, Headteacher, Earith Primary School 

 

Our central SENDV offer

  • Regular collaboration among SENDCo and Designated Teacher for Children in Care networks.
  • A bespoke training offer that the SENDV team can deliver, or school leaders can deliver themselves.
  • An annual SENDV Conference.
  • Direct support according to the level of need of the school, e.g. capacity to temporarily take on aspects of the SENDCo role where needed.
  • Central licenses for IT software, currently Edukey Provision Map, GL Dyslexia Screener and Wellcomm.
  • Audits of SEND pupil plans 
  • Template paperwork e.g. SENDCo Job Description, polices and so on
  • Ability to liaise with Local Authorities to ensure appropriate provision is provided for every student.
  • Regular Keeping in Touch meetings and records.

 

Staffing

We currently have three part-time Trust SENDCos. All three post holders bring a significant amount and breadth of experience to our Trust. This includes working for Local Authorities, leading successful SEND departments in primary, secondary and middle school settings, as well as having a SEND consultancy business. This range of knowledge is used well to support school leaders in strategically developing SEND provision at school level as well as in the central Trust SEND offer.