Within our SEND team, we have a SENDCo and SEND Leads, as well as a number of specialist roles and Learning Support Assistants. Our SEND Leads work alongside the Heads of Year and Heads of House to monitor student progress and will ensure that your children have every opportunity to become the best they can be.

Our SEND Leads also liaise with parents/carers, students and outside agencies to make sure that reasonable adjustments are in place to allow students to be fully included and supported in every aspect of school life.

The SEND leadership team can be contacted at [email protected]

Miss Alexander

SENDCo

Miss Alexander coordinates the SEND provision across the school as well as the transition from Key Stage 3 (KS3) to Key Stage 4 (KS4).

She is a key point of contact for students, parents and carers but works specifically with the Sixth Form.

Mrs Rooney

SEND Lead

Mrs Rooney coordinates SEND provision for Years 7 and 8.

Mrs Rooney is also closely involved in the transition process from primary to secondary school.

Miss Merry

SEND Lead

Miss Merry coordinates SEND provision for Years 9, 10 and 11.

Miss Merry is a key point of contact for parents and carers.

Specialist Roles

There are also several specialist roles within the team which include:

  • Literacy Specialist
  • Intervention and Inclusion Specialist
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health Specialist

Our specialist staff carry out one to one interventions and small group sessions with our students where necessary. They also track and monitor progress data to ensure that students make progress within their respective areas.

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

Our Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) support students in lessons and around school. At primary school, they may have been called a Teaching Assistant or TA. Our LSAs are attached to specific year groups, which helps them get to know students well and understand their individual needs.