SEND provision is tailored to individual needs, strengths and stages of development to ensure appropriate challenge and meaningful progress.
Pupils with SEND are supported academically, emotionally and socially to remove barriers to learning and promote long-term success.
Support for pupils with SEND is built on strong, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
We are a specialist provision supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom also have additional special educational needs and disabilities. We recognise that pupils’ needs are often complex, overlapping and change over time. Our SEND approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, relational model, ensuring pupils feel safe, understood and supported to engage in learning. SEND provision is not separate from school life. It is embedded across curriculum, behaviour, safeguarding and pastoral systems.
Pupils’ needs are identified through a combination of:
Information from previous settings and professionals is used to inform planning and support.
Upon entry, students are assessed to identify their special educational needs and inform personalised support.
Ongoing observation and assessment from LCE staff.
Constant communication with the pupil and their family.
We follow a graduated response to SEND support in line with national guidance. This process is continuous and responsive rather than time-limited.
Baseline academic and developmental information. SEMH profiles, regulation needs and learning behaviours. Input from families and external agencies where appropriate.
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Personalised strategies within the classroom. Adjustments to curriculum, environment and routines. Clear targets linked to learning, regulation and independence.
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High-quality teaching adapted to individual needs. Targeted interventions delivered by trained staff. Consistent relational support and predictable routines.
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Regular review of progress and provision. Adjustments made in response to need. Ongoing communication with families and professionals.
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We work in close partnership with families and a range of external professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent, well-coordinated support. Information is shared appropriately and in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements, enabling informed planning, review and decision-making.
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LCE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Lindsey Drews, who can be contacted by email: Lindsey@lifechangingeducation.uk.
In the event of concerns for a child out of hours, please contact 111 or 999
