Learning Support

The Special Educational Needs Department (SEND) consists of a team of dedicated learning support staff, committed to meeting student’s individual needs. The department has qualified, experienced teachers who work closely with teaching assistants and staff to provide a ‘whole school approach’ to learning support.

The department has high expectations of students and promotes a positive ethos which builds on their strengths. Students are placed in classes where they will be able to fulfil their potential. A relatively small teaching group is appropriate for some students, which in turn provides the opportunity to maximise teacher time and expertise.

Support for a wide range of individual needs is available within class across the curriculum. Careful monitoring of progress, target setting, reviewing and assessment are an integral part of departmental work, which is child centred in order to promote the highest potential in each student. Close relationships with professional outside agencies are maintained.

We believe that the encouragement and support of parents, working in partnership with school is the best way to meet special educational needs.

Several extra-curricular activities, such as The Oasis and Sanctuary clubs along with drop-in study group for KS4 students are available to help meet specific needs and difficulties. Students of all abilities are welcome to join.

The department is proud of the results its students achieve. We aim for our students to leave school as confident, competent, independent learners ready to seek success in the next stage of their learning journey.

Learning Support Staff 2025-2026
Mrs J Docherty SENDCo
Miss S Mallinson Deputy SENDco
Mrs K Morley Learning Support Assistant, ELSA
Mrs L Curran Learning Support Assistant, Assistant Head of Year
Mrs J Calver Learning Support Assistant, TALA
Mrs D Grace Learning Support Assistant, ELSA
Mrs A Pavey Learning Support Assistant
Mrs G Chumun Learning Support Assistant, Zones of Regulation
Mrs L Foster Learning Support Assistant, Qualified Maths teacher
Mrs J Skillett Learning Support Assistant, Qualified English teacher
Mrs G Aitken Learning Support Assistant
Mrs J Vermenulen Learning Support Assistant
Mrs K Holman Learning Support Assistant
Mr S Curry Learning Support Assistant, ELSA
Mrs J Hitchens Learning Support Assistant
Mrs J Jarrett Learning Support Assistant
Mrs S Roughly Learning Support Assistant, Qualified English teacher
Mrs S Phillpotts Learning Support Assistant
Miss A Johnson Learning Support Assistant
Please see the below documents and links supporting our SEND provision
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