For those pupils who, despite targeted group support, are making little or no progress, or who have an identified specific need or disability, external agencies may be involved to advise school and assist further. The response to this need is referred to as ‘SEND Support’.

There are Four Areas of Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND):

1. Communication and interaction

2. Cognition and learning

3. Social, emotional, and mental health

4. Sensory and/or physical needs

The Graduated Response to SEND

At Stretton CE Academy, in line with the SEND Code of Practice, we follow a graduated approach (four-stage cycle) where children’s needs are assessed, and individual targets are planned, implemented, and reviewed on a regular cycle.

Education Health Care Plans (ECHPs)

In a minority of cases, where pupils need long term support at a highly tailored individual level, an EHCP may be required.