SEND

Important Information:

SENCO

Mrs J Moore

FHS SEND Local Offer - February 2026

SEND Information Report 2025-2026

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LEARNING SUPPORT PROVISION FOR SEND

Farlingaye High School is committed to inclusive practice and to ensuring that all students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Support for students with SEND is coordinated by the SENCO and overseen by the Assistant Headteacher. This is delivered through a combination of high-quality classroom teaching, targeted intervention and access to specialist support from the Local Authority where appropriate.

Quality First Teaching

The most important support for students with SEND is high-quality, adaptive teaching within the classroom. Teachers plan lessons to meet a range of needs, using strategies such as:

Clear routines and structured lessons
Scaffolded tasks and chunked instructions
Visual supports and modelling
Targeted questioning and regular checking of understanding

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) work alongside teachers to promote access to learning and independence.

Targeted and Specialist Support

Where students require additional support beyond classroom strategies, targeted interventions may be provided. These are:

Need-led
Time-limited
Reviewed regularly

Support may include literacy and numeracy intervention, speech and language programmes, social communication support, or emotional regulation interventions.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Farlingaye is committed to ensuring that students with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life. Reasonable adjustments are made to enable students to access the curriculum, enrichment opportunities and educational visits.

Where appropriate, Learning Support Assistants may accompany students on school trips to support successful participation.

The school complies with the Equality Act 2010 and works to ensure that barriers to learning and participation are minimised.

Admission and Transition Arrangements

The SENCO works with primary schools to support a smooth transition for students with SEND.

Information about a student's needs is shared by the primary schools so that appropriate support can be planned ahead of transfer. For example this may include a visit from a member of the Learning Support Team to complete a One Page Profile (OPP) and students are invited for additional visits to the school.

Where appropriate and when invited by the primary school, the SENCO may attend transition or review meetings and liaise with primary SENCOs, parents, and external agencies already involved.

Parents and carers are welcome to contact the SENCO via the school office if they would like to discuss their child's needs prior to starting at the school.

Students with Physical Disabilities

Students with physical disabilities are invited to visit the school with parents and relevant professionals where appropriate. Individual needs are carefully considered to ensure suitable adjustments are in place and that transition is smooth and well supported.

Students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Transition for students who have been identified by the primary school as needing enhanced transition during Year 6. This may include additional visits and/or personalised transition booklet. The school works in partnership with parents, primary schools and specialist services to support successful transition and reduce anxiety at this key stage.

Working in Partnership with Parents

Working in partnership with parents and carers is valued and important in supporting all students, including those with SEND.

The school aims to maintain clear communication with families so that parents and carers are kept informed about support strategies, interventions and progress.