Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Gateacre School, our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision is dedicated to supporting each student as an individual. We celebrate their diversity and work to empower them to accept and embrace their unique educational needs or disabilities.

The primary aim of our department is to provide the best possible educational experience for all students. This begins with getting to know each SEND student well, and we communicate regularly with them and their parents to ensure we continually understand their needs, challenges, and goals. We believe in encouraging all students to learn from mistakes, building the tenacity, courage, and resilience they need to succeed.

Our SEND provision covers the entire school, with support tailored to each student's journey. This includes a screening service for speech and language needs early in Key Stage 3 and one-to-one or small group support outside of class in the Senior School. The SEND department collaborates closely with other staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.

We are academically ambitious for all our students. In the Senior School, we provide particular support in English and Maths, working alongside those departments to consolidate learning in these vitally important subjects.

Above all, our SEND department aims to enable students to achieve their goals and embrace their individual needs, paying due regard to the 2015 SEND Code of Practice. We help students understand the benefits of their neurodiversity, ensuring they feel confident and capable in their learning journey.