Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum
How We Support SEND
Wellfield School, prides itself in being very inclusive and will endeavour to support every child regardless of their level of need. All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level and a pace that is appropriate to their abilities. At times and when it is felt appropriate, modifications to the curriculum may be implemented.
To successfully match pupil ability to the curriculum there are some actions we may take to achieve this:
At Wellfield School, we have experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of need including: The school provides data on the levels and types of need to the Local Authority. This is collected through the school census. Types of SEND
At Wellfield School, we believe that inclusive education means providing all pupils with appropriate education and support alongside their peers. The Curriculum is all the planned activities that the school organises in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. It includes not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also the range of additional opportunities that the school organises in order to enrich the experiences of our children. Our curriculum also includes the social aspects that are essential for life-long learning. For further information you can view the Teaching & Learning Policy in the School Policies section of our website.Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum
Most children and young people will have their special educational needs met in mainstream schools through good classroom practice. This is called Quality First Teaching. At Wellfield School,, we follow a graduated support approach which is called “Assess, Plan, Do, Review”. This means that we will: As part of this approach, we will produce a SEN Support Plan that describes the provision that we will make to meet a child’s special educational needs and agreed outcomes. Parents and carers will be fully involved in this process. A small percentage of children and young people with significant learning difficulties might need an assessment that could lead to an Education, Health and Care Plan. Full details can be found on the Local Offer website. You can find details of how we adapt the curriculum and make it more accessible for pupils with SEN below:How we identify and assess children with special educational needs
The teaching and learning requirements of all children with SEND is primarily the responsibility of the class teacher with support from their curriculum area (inclusive Quality First Teaching). This reflects the principle that SEND is a whole school issue and a recognised aspect of all curriculum planning. All staff at Wellfield School are expected to teach pupils with SEND. Head Teacher – Gary Potts, is responsible for:- SEND Governor – Mrs Heather Anderson – Mrs Anderson is responsible for:- Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCO) – The two Assistant SENCOs, are responsible for:- Ensuring that you are:- Assistant SENDCOs Upper School (Years 9, 10 & 11) – Sharon Forbes (BA Hons in Supporting Learning in the Classroom who is studying a Masters Degree in Autism). Progress Leaders: Anna Garrod Head of Learning / Tutors / Subject Teachers They are responsible for:-Staffing and any Specialist Qualifications/Expertise
Lower School (Years 7 & 8) – Adele Mutton (Post Graduate Certificate for teaching pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia).
Chantelle Cowley
Stephanie Bishop
Ivy Duffield
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.