Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND)
MEET THE TEAM
Head of Learning Support and SENCO
Mrs Higham
I am the Head of Learning Support and SENCO. My role is to support students to have the best learning experience during their time at 91Ï㽶app. I work with the pupils, parents, teachers and the whole pastoral team to help with strategies to achieve their potential. I meet with students to discuss what support they need in their learning journey and disseminate this to the teaching and support staff. This also includes students with medical needs who require a care plan or other adjustments to support them in school. I am responsible for the Exam Access Arrangements at the end of KS4 GCSEs to enable those students who may require additional help to gain the support they need. In addition, I am the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children liaising with all agencies to champion our most vulnerable students.
I can be contacted via email: j.higham@tarletonacademy.org
Inclusion Manager
Mrs Croskell
My name is Nikki Croskell and I am the Inclusion Manager in school. I have been involved in SEND work since 2007 and I am passionate about securing the very best outcomes for our SEND students. My strengths lie in supporting the SENCO, Mrs Higham, in school with the processes and the associated paperwork required to get as much support in place as possible to empower the students to achieve their potential.
Mrs Higham can be contacted by email via j.higham@tarletonacademy.org
Provision
At Tarleton, we provide first-class support for all of our students’ learning within the classroom setting allowing all students to make good progress. Our learning support team have expertise in all areas of learning needs. We offer quality support for a range of difficulties, including:
- Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
- Moderate Learning Difficulties
- Physical Difficulties – including Visual & Hearing Impairments and other Health related medical difficulties
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties – eg ASD, ADHD etc
We currently provide extra support through:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health support through the work of the learning support team, pastoral team and via external agencies such as C&FWS.
- A variety of lunchtime clubs
- Learning Support liaise closely with external agencies such as CAMHS, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychologists, School Nurse Team.
The learning support team work closely with teachers to offer support with strategies for interventions with students. Subject based intervention is usually provided by subject specialist staff, although most intervention takes place within the teaching classroom.
A 'Student Passport' is created for any child who is placed on the school SEN Register. This is developed with the student and provides specific information and strategies for teachers to support their individual needs in lessons.
Special Educational Needs & Disability
SEND Partnership
The Lancashire SEND Partnership was formed following the 91Ï㽶app and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint inspection of special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in our local area.
The partnership brings together all the agencies in Lancashire which provide the SEND services for children, young people, their parents and carers. It ensures everybody can work together to provide the best outcomes for children, young people and their families, with representatives who use the service.
Local Offer
Local Authority SEND Newsletter
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - SEND HELPLINE
Getting the right information and support for children and young people with SEND can be frustrating for families, schools and support services. As requests for statutory assessment and numbers of EHC plans issued continue to increase, so does demand for information and support from LCC’s SEND Teams. In response, a SEND helpline has been set up with a view to improving communication with families and key partners. Lines are open 9:00-5:00 Mon-Fri.
LCC SEND HELPLINE – 01772 533900
Lancashire County Council
T: 01772 531643
W:
West Lancashire Parenting Support Group
If you require mental health support please visit our Safeguarding Page.
