Inclusion

Our Inclusion Department aims to provide a welcoming and friendly area for students. We have a strong team of SEND specialists who try to ensure that students who are entitled to support are able to access the curriculum. Needs are identified and met wherever possible within the classroom.  Using adaptive teaching to meet the needs of every individual.

We offer additional support such as :

• Students may have the opportunity to take part in small group work to support with literacy and numeracy difficulties, emotional regulation and social and communication skills.
• Programmes devised by external specialists can be implemented if needed, for example speech and language exercises or dyslexic support.
• Mentoring – Experienced staff meet with students on a regular basis to support them with any difficulties they may be experiencing.
• SEMH students have access to a variety of outside agencies – referrals are made to Camh team (Child and adolescent Mental Health), the school nurse or a counsellor are all available.

We also have Reflect Area / Room 46 which is where you will find our student support workers.

Our SEN base is used for a regulation space if students need some time out of their lesson to regulate.  It is also a supportive environment students can use during more unstructured times of the day as a safe space.

We are fortunate enough to have an AP room which enables us to facilitate outside agencies coming in offering alternative provision to students who are finding it difficult to access mainstream provision and/or give them a quiet space to work in.

Our SEN Information report is available HERE

Mrs Lauren Parker, our Deputy SENCO deals with all inclusion enquiries and is available to speak or meet with parents on any issues of SEND concerning their child or young person.   She can be contacted via telephone or email: senco@bassingbournvc.org