Pupils contribute to these plans which are available for subject staff on the school’s intranet. The Support Plans are working documents and will change when and if the need arises. These plans are discussed at Parent consultation evenings. Arrangements for assessing and reviewing children’s progress towards outcomes, including the opportunities available to work with parents and children as part of this assessment and review Pupil assessments occur prior to entry to establish a baseline of their specific needs. Internal testing takes place at the end of Years 7 and 8 to monitor progress and inform teaching and target setting. These targets are discussed and agreed with the pupils. In Year 9 external assessments with an educational psychologist determine whether or not
Within the Learning Support Department the pupils receive specialist teaching to support core needs as well as strategies to access their curriculum. The College has a dedicated teaching area for pupils with SEND creating a supportive and nurturing environment. How adaptations are made to the curriculum and the learning environment of children and young people with SEND SEND pupils have an adapted timetable which may involve reduced subjects. The majority of this additional time will be spent in the Learning Support Department or within another supervised location such as the library. In Years 7 and 8 there is a Booster group for pupils who do not currently meet the
evaluating the effective provision of SEND. How children with SEND are enabled to engage in activities with children in the school who do not have SEND Pupils are expected, with suitable adjustments necessary to participate in all activities within the college. Advice may be given to departments and the boarding community if a pupil has a specific difficulty which may require some form of adaptation in the activity they are undertaking. There is an inclusive ethos which encourages all pupils to participate in activities irrespective of their SEND. Support for improving social and emotional development, The tutorial team liaises with the Learning Support
including extra pastoral support arrangements for listening to the views of children with SEND and measures to prevent bullying department to support the social and emotional needs of children with SEND. Strategies are discussed and agreed and implemented with the involvement of the child. The College has a pastoral support programme for all year groups. Support Plans will indicate if a pupil is especially vulnerable due to their Specific Learning Difficulty. The SEND Provision Map also outlines pupils’ specific difficulties and some guidance on how to support them. If and when necessary, a pupil may be referred to
the school counsellor or Chaplain. The College has an active anti-bullying policy. The designated person in charge of Child Protection will also be notified of any concerns. For further information, see the school’s Policy. How the school involves other bodies, including health and social care bodies, local authority support services and voluntary sector organisations in meeting children’s SEND and supporting their families As an independent school, a limited number of these organisations are available to us free of charge. In every case, parents are consulted and permission is sort before proceeding with a referral. The Learning Support Department