Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Welcome to SEND at Lathom High School At Lathom High School, we believe that every student should be able to achieve their full potential and be proud of their learning journey. Our inclusive ethos of “Work Hard, Be Kind” underpins everything we do, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We are committed to creating a culture of achievement, belonging and aspiration, where every student feels valued, understood and supported. Meet the SEND Team Lead Practitioner for SEND and SENDCo Mrs Catherine CarterNational Award for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia) with AMBDA Assistant SENDCo Miss Sarah Voce 📧 [email protected]📧 [email protected]☎️ 01695 725653 If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s needs, progress or support, please contact the SEND Team who will be happy to help. Our SEND Vision We are proud to be a fully inclusive mainstream secondary school that adopts a trauma-informed approach. We recognise the uniqueness of every learner and work collaboratively with students, parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and promote independence, resilience and success. Our support is based on: Early identification of need High-quality inclusive teaching for all learners Personalised interventions and support Strong partnerships with families Regular review and evaluation of progress Preparation for adulthood and future success Types of SEND We Support In line with the SEND Code of Practice, support is provided across four broad areas of need: Cognition and Learning Including difficulties with literacy, numeracy, memory, processing and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Communication and Interaction Including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Including ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and other mental health needs. Sensory and Physical Needs Including hearing impairment, visual impairment, medical needs and physical disabilities. Understanding Our SEND Process We follow a graduated approach known as Assess → Plan → Do → Review. This ensures that support is carefully planned, monitored and adapted to meet the needs of each student. Parents and students are involved throughout the process. How SEND Needs Are Identified Step 1: Initial Concerns Concerns may be raised by: Parents and carers Teaching staff Pastoral staff External professionals Student Progress Meetings A referral is made to the SEND Team and evidence of strategies already used in the classroom is reviewed. Step 2: Assessment and Monitoring The student is placed on SEND Monitoring and further information is gathered, including: Academic attainment data Teacher observations Discussions with parents/carers Student voice External agency information where appropriate Additional screening may be completed to identify specific areas of need. Step 3: Targeted Support Appropriate strategies and interventions are implemented through our Universal Offer and High-Quality Teaching approach. Progress is reviewed over time. Step 4: SEND Register If a student requires support that is additional to or different from that available through Quality First Teaching alone, they may be placed on the SEND Register. An Individual Support Plan (ISP) is then created and the graduated approach for a student on the SEND register is followed. Step 5: Specialist Support and Assessment Where required, referrals may be made to specialist services. If evidence indicates that a higher level of support is needed, a request for statutory assessment may be considered by the SENDCo. Graduated Approach to the Identification of SEND What Happens When a Student Is on the SEND Register? Lathom High School follows the graduated approach outlined in the SEND Code of Practice. Through the cycle of Assess, Plan, Do and Review, support is carefully tailored, monitored and adapted to meet individual needs. Assess A detailed assessment of need is completed. An Individual Support Plan (ISP) is created. Student voice is central to the process. Parents and carers are involved throughout. External advice may be sought where appropriate. Plan & Do Support is implemented through: High Quality Teaching Classroom adaptations ISP targets Interventions Targeted SEND provision Specialist support where appropriate All teachers use the student’s ISP to support learning and progress. Review Student progress and targets are reviewed regularly in line with school assessment cycles. During reviews: Progress towards targets is evaluated. New targets may be amended and agreed. Provision may be adapted. Parents receive updated information through Synergy. Students continue to contribute to decision making. Where needs have reduced and can be met through our universal high quality offer, a student may move from the SEND Register back onto SEND Monitoring. EHCP Reviews Students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) also receive a formal Annual Review involving parents, school staff and external professionals where appropriate. Graduated Approach for Students on the SEND Register Key SEND Documents and Links Please read our latest SEND documents for detailed information about our provision: SEND Information Report SEND Policy Lancashire SEND Local Offer The Lancashire Local Offer provides information about services, support, activities and guidance available for children and young people with SEND and their families. 🔗 https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/send SEND Helpline: 01772 533900 SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) SENDIAS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children, young people and parents. ☎️ 0300 123 6706📧 [email protected] Further Support for Families Lancashire Family Information Service (FIS) Provides guidance about childcare, family support and local services. ☎️ 0800 195 0137📧 [email protected] Questions or Concerns? If you have any concerns regarding your child’s SEND provision, please contact the SEND Team in the first instance. We are committed to working closely with families to ensure every student feels supported, included and successful. 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected]☎️ 01695 725653
