SEND STATEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES
We are committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all the children in our care. We believe that all children, including those identified as having a Special Educational Need or a Disability (SEND) have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum and to the best of their ability, to be included in all aspects of school life and to flourish.
Children are all different and make progress at different rates. They have different ways in which they learn best. Our teachers take account of this in the way they organise their lessons and teach. Children making slower progress or having particular difficulties in one area may be given extra help or different lessons to help them succeed.
Here at Knutton, St Mary’s C of E Academy our vision is to ensure that all children, no matter what support they may need, will make progress according to their ability. Our pupils will be encouraged to challenge themselves, develop independent strategies and become the most efficient learner possible. Neurodiversity is celebrated and children’s strengths are identified and nurtured to ensure pupils have a positive self-image.
For more information, please contact the school SENCo via: knuttonoffice@sbmat.org
For a more comprehensive guide to how we support SEND please see our parent leaflet.
Meet the Inclusion Team:
SEND Co-ordinator (SENDCo): Mrs C. Tomlinson
Family support Officer: Mrs H Allen
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SEND Information
Our school is fully accessible to people with disabilities with exterior ramps to all main entrances and the majority of classrooms. iBoards can be optimised for partially sighted pupils and, where necessary, we make use of specific audio technology in order to assist children with hearing impairments. We are now able to make use of a variety of apps on our iPads to support children with a varying range of needs.
In the first instance, if you wish to discuss your child’s educational needs or are unhappy about something regarding your child’s schooling, please contact the following:
- The Class Teacher
- The SENDCo (Mrs C Tomlinson)
- The Head of School (Miss C Wright)
- The Safeguarding Lead (Miss C Wright)
- The School Governor with responsibility for SEN (Mrs A Gadsden)
Complaints will be dealt with in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the school’s own complaints procedure.
If there is anything that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs S Rogers at your earliest convenience. Additionally, please note that the school SEN policy and the Local Offer are both linked at the top of this page and should provide further information relating to special educational needs.