If you have concerns about your child’s progress – please share these with your child’s Head of School who can begin to explore any barriers to learning. In most cases, barriers to learning can be addressed in the classroom by your child’s teacher. If concerns persist, the School Team will collate all relevant information and contact the SEND department once they have a clear picture of your child’s needs. If we make the decision to add your child to the register, we will make contact to discuss your child and their needs further.  

Please note, as an educational establishment, we respond to the needs presenting in the classroom. If you feel that your child requires a medical diagnosis, please approach your GP and share your concerns. They will make relevant referrals to include the appropriate professionals. 

A child is placed on the SEN register if they are receiving support that is additional and different to that available to their peers. SEN status recognizes your child’s right to access support to meet their needs. If your child transitions to another school or setting (including post 16), their SEN status will transition with them. 

If your child is on the SEN register, they will have: 

• an Individual Support Plan (this is a document that gives an overview of your child’s needs, interventions and targets – the views of you and your child will help to shape and review this plan); 
• a Thumbnail (this is a one page document which gives an overview of the most essential that will support your child in the classroom) 
• carefully selected interventions  
• access to their Team Leader to help to support any issues 

If your child is on the SEN register and you wish to share information, concerns or an update – please contact the relevant SEN Team Leader. Our SEN Team Leaders work closely with School Teams and the SEND Leadership Team to meet the additional needs of students in their year group. They will be more than happy able to support the appropriate action being taken. 

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