Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

King Ina C of E Academy is an inclusive school where ALL pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are supported to achieve their full potential within a secure Christian environment.

The school follows Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool to identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies. Provision is in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014), meaning pupils may receive support that is different from or additional to that normally available.

Identification and Support

• Early identification of needs is prioritised.

• The school works with parents to agree strengths, needs, targets, and provisions.

• A structured Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) cycle is followed.

• External professionals are involved where necessary.

Staffing

• SENCos:

  • Mrs Jodie Stock (Mon–Wed)

  • Mrs Laura Ruddle (Tue–Thu)

  • Mrs Clare Horsey (Owlets Nursery)

• SENCos collaborate closely with each other and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Parents should speak with their child’s class teacher first, and then arrange an appointment with a SENCo if needed.

SEND Information Report

Further details on identification, assessment, and provision are set out in the school’s SEND Information Report, available via the school.

Who can I contact for further information?

• First point of contact would be your child’s Class Teacher to share your concerns.

• Contact the Somerset Parent Carer Forum – http://www.somersetpcf.org.uk/ 

• Contact IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice) – www.ipsea.org.uk/

• Contact Somerset SENDIAS, for Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice & Support – https://somersetsend.org.uk/