SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES

The Head of SEND is Mr Jason Illingworth

The SEND department at Broadwater School comprises a team of Learning Mentors, including specialist intervention staff, an admin assistant, a Head of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and the SENDCo.

The SEND Department's aim is to meet the special educational needs and/or disabilities of all students. This includes the provision of high-quality teaching incorporating ordinarily available provision to support a range of needs in the classroom. Learning Mentors support students in some lessons to enable them to access the curriculum more effectively. Information about students with SEND is shared with relevant staff so that they are aware of needs and reasonable adjustments for each student.

For some students, we provide a range of interventions which take place outside the classroom. These include literacy support, tutoring, social skills, speech and language and social, emotional and mental health support. Interventions are based on what we know works and are reviewed regularly to monitor the impact upon each student.

Our Learning Mentors are responsible for a small number of students with SEND and will meet regularly with each student to ‘check in’ on their progress and wellbeing. In addition, Learning Mentors liaise and communicate with parents/carers, school staff and outside organisations when necessary. Mentors also regularly check progress and help to set targets.

Broadwater School staff have consistently high expectations of all our students with SEND. Our overarching aim is to develop well-rounded young people with excellent personal, social and academic skills which will enable them to be successful when they leave school and beyond.

If you would like more information about any issues related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities please feel free to contact the Head of SEND, Mr Jason Illingworth, via 01483 520637 or email jillingworth@broadwater.surrey.sch.uk

Please view the relevant sections on the school’s website for more information about the school’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Resourced Provision (formerly known as the COIN Centre) or email the Head of Centre, Mrs Claire Link clink@broadwater.surrey.sch.uk

For information about SEND in Surrey, please visit the Surrey Local Offer website here.