At Becket Keys Church of England School, students with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) enjoy the full curriculum. The school’s overall approach ensures that every student is competent and confident in the core skills of literacy, numeracy and science. Our aim is therefore that every student should be accredited in core subjects by age 16.
The responsibility for the achievement and performance of all students, particularly students with SEND, lies with the class teacher. However, we also anticipate that the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Mrs Claire Dowsett) will play a crucial role in providing effective leadership in this highly important area.
The school supports students with SEND in the following ways:
- Every member of staff is trained in SEND issues and knows how to draw on specialist support.
- Every student is entitled to equal access to the curriculum – we see this as a crucial aspect of the inclusive ethos of the school. Where reduction of the curriculum options is necessary for a few students according to their identified needs, this will be in consultation with parents and relevant professionals supporting the student.
- The school prioritises early identification of need and allocation of resources for students, drawing fully upon the experience, skills and knowledge of students’ primary school teachers.
- The school’s SEND policy is developed with reference to all relevant legislation, codes of practice and subsequent guidance. We also work alongside colleagues in Essex County Council to ensure consistency in the area.
- In-depth, regular evaluation of progress for each student with SEND.
- Where necessary, time limited small group or individual intervention.
- Annual reviews of progress for all students with SEND are fully integrated into whole-school reviews and target-setting.
- High quality decision-making about relevant ongoing support for each student with SEND is backed by research monitoring the progress of small groups of students representing a wide range of needs.