Special Educational Needs

At The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department is committed to applying the principles of inclusion as stated by the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

SRWA is committed to providing a highly inclusive learning environment. SRWA has extremely high expectations for all pupils including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and/or Additional Needs.

SRWA aims to be inclusive by:

 • Collaboratively creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all pupils
 • Building an ongoing holistic understanding of pupils and their needs following the ‘assess, plan, do, review’ approach
 • Ensuring all pupils have access to high quality teaching following a planned, broad and balanced curriculum
 • Complimenting high quality Inclusive teaching with carefully selected small groups and one to one interventions
 • Effectively deploying support staff

At our school, every teacher is responsible for the progress and development of every student in their classroom. We carefully assess students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure they receive the most effective, tailored support.

How We Support Students with SEND

• Pupil Passports: Students who need specific adjustments in lessons receive a Pupil Passport. This document outlines individual learning needs and gives teachers practical strategies to support the student in every class.

• Learning Plans & Termly Reviews: Students with higher level needs receive a personalised Learning Plan created by the SENDCo or Inclusion Manager. These plans set clear targets, which are reviewed every term alongside parents, carers, and the student.

• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs): Students with an EHCP take part in a formal Annual Review to discuss progress, evaluate outcomes, and plan future targets together with families and external professionals.

All additional interventions and provisions are structured according to the SRWA SEND Wave Model below.

If you have any questions regarding SEND please get in touch with a member of the SEND administrator:

Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator: Mr R Langstone
Inclusion Manager: Mr S Stott
SEND administrator: Ms A Okines

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Initial Parent/Carer Concerns Form

Parent/Carers of current students at SRWA

If you have a concern about your child's emotional well-being or mental health, we would request that you make contact with their Pastoral Team who will provide advice, guidance and support.

If you have concerns about your child's learning needs, disability, or if they are struggling academically, please complete the Initial Concerns Form below.

The SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and the SEND department will review your submission and contact you directly with an outcome.
SEND Initial Concerns Form Parent/Carer

SEND Parent/Carer Concerns Timeline