SEND

SEND

The mission at All Saints is to strive for excellence in everything we do, to love one another and respect all members of our community, and to use our gifts and talents to the best of our ability so that we succeed on our chosen path.

We make provision for pupils with needs across all areas of SEND:

• Communication and interaction
• Cognition and learning
• Social, emotional and mental health
• Sensory and /or physical

Our aim is to ensure that all pupils achieve their goals and reach their full potential by accessing the curriculum and wider school opportunities.

SEND Team

Our SEND provision is led by the SENCO, Mrs Platt, supported by the Deputy SENCO, Mrs Tortoiseshell and a team of Teaching Assistants. Together, they work to remove barriers to learning and provide tailored support throughout the school day.

We strive to adapt learning and provide targeted interventions, so pupils make progress and do not fall behind. Support includes:

• Whole school approach to Adaptive Teaching strategies
• Additional in-class support
• Curriculum booster sessions
• SEMH interventions
• Access to designated spaces in school
• Pastoral care and keyworker support

SEND Offer

• We consider each pupil’s skills and attainment using internal and external assessments. We follow the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Pupils with EHCPs are assigned a keyworker for ongoing communication and tailored provision.
• EHCPs are reviewed annually with the Local Authority SEND Team.
• Key information for pupils on the SEND register is shared with staff to ensure consistent support.
• Interventions are designed and monitored to meet individual needs including literacy and numeracy support and social-emotional development.
• Dedicated spaces for identified pupils to study, socialise and feel supported during unstructured time.
• Enhanced links with local colleges and personalised guidance to secure appropriate placements
• Interventions to build confidence, resilience and self-regulation.

We work in partnerhip with:

• Educational Psychologists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Occupational Therapists
• Tameside Local Authority

Assessing Needs

At the start of Year 7, we gather key information through our transition programme, working closely with primary schools to ensure a smooth move to secondary education. Our SEND team visits feeder schools to meet pupils and discuss individual needs with primary SENCOs. Initial support is informed by Key Stage 2 SATs and transition data, enabling us to provide targeted interventions from the outset.

We maintain partnerships with parents, carers and professionals through regular engagement opportunities including parents evenings, coffee mornings, review meetings and curriculum information sessions.

All pupils are assessed in line with the school’s assessment policy. Literacy and numeracy skills are tested each term to monitor progress and inform teaching.

Policies and Procedures

Our SEND and Accessibility policies, along with our SEND Information Report can be found in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.

Tameside Local Offer - SEND The Equalities Act

As part of the SEND reforms following the Childrens and Families Act 2014, parents may like to see what is available in Tameside through the local offer.

Contact Us

Please complete the SEN Parent / Carer concern form and return to the SEN team.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the SEND team to discuss any concerns regarding specialist provision for your child.