SEN
Kingsmeadow School has a strong SEN Department. The school’s SEN policy pays due regard to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001) and the revised SEN Code of Practice (2002) as well as the school policy on equal opportunities.
Support for all students with special needs is provided across the mainstream curriculum, giving access to a broad and balanced curriculum. This support is provided by classroom teachers, teaching assistants and learning mentors. Occasionally students are withdrawn from mainstream lessons to participate in intensive skills training to further access those areas of the curriculum which they may find difficult.
The SEN Department places great emphasis on its partnership with parents of students with special educational needs. Opportunities for parents to meet with relevant staff are provided prior to, during and after entry to the school.
Admission of students with special needs reflects LEA guidelines.
Increasing accessibility is a major requirement for any new school build and is built into its planning from the start. Kingsmeadow School is now able to provide all students, including those with disabilities, with the most up-to-date resources and facilities.
A copy of the school’s SEN Policy is available from Mrs. J. Smith at the school on request.
SEN Department
In September 2009 the department will consist of a SENCo who is a full time teacher, supported by a HLTA and three teaching assistants, all are full time.
On the SEN register there are currently 26 Statemented students and 28 at School Action Plus. Learning needs range from specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia to delayed literacy and numeracy skills.
A range of strategies are employed to meet the learning needs of SEN students; individual support and group work on a withdrawal basis and in class support. In KS4 the department offer an ASDAN course through the option system. This is a very successful and popular course.
The department provide professional advice for teachers to support the learning of SEN students, which includes leading whole school professional development sessions.
