SEN

Special Educational Needs is a strand of the additional needs in school. Special needs includes in school:-

• Learning, sensory and medical needs
• Specific speech and language impairment
• Behaviour, social and emotional needs

The range of extra provision for students with additional needs is outstanding.

- Ofsted, Nov 2008

A team of Educational Teaching Assistants (ETA) are skilled to deal with a range of needs including learning difficulties, autism, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and sensory impairment.

A range of external agencies, including Educational Psychologist, Kirklees Autism Outreach Service, the Sensory Impairment Service, Connexions and Careers offer extended support and advice.

The school has the Kirklees Resource Provision (Key Stage 3 & 4) for students with a specific language impairment. These students receive support from a specialist team of teachers, ETA, Speech & Language Therapist, and a dedicated Educational Psychologist to best meet their specific and wider needs.

The needs of all students are assessed on entry and support allocated according to need. A range of support is available including in-class, individual or small group teaching of literacy, numeracy, social skills and language. Regular meetings are held to ensure that
the needs of students are met, monitored and reviewed.