Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information
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.
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. You can also review our SEN information report and policy by clicking the button below.
SEN
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 Carte rLSA
Mrs E DryHub-based LSA
Miss L Dumville LSA
Mrs E Gunter LSA
Mr R HarrinLSA
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
Useful Links
- British Dyslexia Association
- Made by Dyslexia
- Dyslexia-friendly Books
- Specsavers Visual Stress Testing
- Haine and Smith Visual Stress Testing
- Memory Games
- BBC Memory Games
- National Autistic Society
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