SENDCo / SEND

Students identified as SEN or EAL are monitored for both progress and wellbeing. Any student may be referred by pastoral or class teachers, prompting an initial review to assess needs and implement appropriate support.

The Director of Inclusion is Michelle Billyeald, in this role includes SENDCo duties.

Orchard

The Orchard Team is committed to all students achieving their potential and having access to the support and enrichment which allows them to do this. We are able to offer a range of programmes to assist a variety of learning needs across all of the key stages. Assistance will vary depending on individual needs and can range from support during normal curriculum time to small group work and one to one support. The Orchard Team (SEND, EAL & Inclusion) collaborates with the pastoral team, attendance team, and Curriculum Leads to provide holistic support for students with learning, social, and emotional needs.

The Orchard Team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy. They co-ordinate support and provision for students with SEN/EHCP’s as well as provision for those who are identified as requiring further support.

The Learning Support Team offers a range of services and interventions such as:

• Specialist support from the Educational Psychologist Service
• Specialist support from Complex communication team (CCT)
• Specialist support from SALT (Speech and Language Therapy Service) and the Sensory Team
• Teaching Assistant support in classrooms
• Individual support (1-1 academic support/mentoring)
• Booster literacy and numeracy programmes
• A phonics-based literacy intervention
• ASD support groups
• Supported Homework club Interventions
• Supported Coursework club interventions
• KS4 English/Maths interventions
• Parent Support
• Staff and parent training and advice on SEND
• Support for EAL students

Our Aims

Meadow Park School values all members of our community as individual people with differing needs and abilities.  We will work to provide a stimulating learning environment where everyone feels valued and enabled to reach beyond their potential.

If you would like further information about The Orchard or have any questions about the support we provide, please contact the school and ask to speak to Mrs Billyeald, Mrs Adams, Ms Fraser or Mrs Slater.

Documents

Our SEN policy, SEN Information Report, and other documentation can be found on our Policies page.

Additional support

Are you interested in telephone support for parents and carers? Click here for more information.