Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)


Overview

The White Horse Federation and Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College are committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all our children. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs and disability have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum, which is accessible to them, and to be fully included in all aspects of school life. We expect all parents and visitors to understand and support our inclusive ethos.

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What does Inclusion mean?

Inclusion is a universal human right. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other needs. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance. In education 'inclusion' describes the right of parents and children to access mainstream education alongside their peers. Inclusion is about providing equal opportunities for all children.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn. They can affect:

  • Behaviour or ability to socialise
  • Reading and writing
  • Ability to understand things
  • Concentration levels
  • Physical ability

We have a wide range of resources and strategies which allow students with difficulties to access the curriculum as fully as possible, and achieve their full potential. We strive to make the school experience happy, fulfilling, and rewarding for all students

If you think your child may have special educational needs, please contact our SENDCO, Becky Kneeshaw, via email at kneeshawr@ridgewayschool.com.

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The White Horse Federation's SEND Policy can be found on our Policies & Procedures page.


Learning Support Faculty - Roles and Responsibilities

Mrs R Kneeshaw - SENCo kneeshawr@ridgewayschool.com

Miss H Ornov - SEN Teacher, SEN Hub Manager and Transition Coordinator ornovh@ridgewayschool.com

Miss S Gower - Communication and Interaction Lead gowers@ridgewayschool.com

Ms P Houston - SEMH Lead/ Listening Services/ DofE Silver Coordinator houstonp@ridgewayschool.com

Mrs A Maidment - Cognition & Learning Lead maidmenta@ridgewayschool.com

Miss S Begum - LSA

Mr A Bishop - LSA

Miss I Bracher - LSA

Mrs S Carter - LSA

Mrs E Dry - Hub-based LSA

Miss L Dumville - LSA

Mrs E Gunter - LSA

Mr R Harrin - LSA

Mrs T Harvey-Samuel - LSA

Mrs V Lowe Specialist - LSA

Mrs J Martyr - LSA

Mrs D Twomey - LSA

Mrs C Wright - Attendance Intervention LSA


SEN Newsletters

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