Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information
Article 23 - You have a right to special education and care if you have a disability.
Lockyer's Middle School SEND Team:
SEND Lead - Mrs Jasmine Adams - jadams@lockyersmiddle.org
SEND Administrator - Mrs Sue Yates - syates@lockyersmiddle.org
We have high aspirations for all pupils, including those identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all pupils whatever their needs, abilities and learning differences.
For the majority of pupils, their needs will be met by our provision of a well-balanced, carefully planned and scaffolded curriculum in which skilled and diverse teaching strategies are employed. Some pupils will require some degree of extra support in their learning for varying periods of time, according to their level of need.
We recognise that some pupils will need more specialist and targeted support to engage fully in school life and meet their full potential if they are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties, or have a specific learning difficulty or physical disability. These pupils will have a personalised Learning Plan and identified targets, strategies and provisions to support them.
We strive to ensure that all pupils achieve their best, that they become confident individuals living fulfilling lives.
If you would like to discuss any issue regarding your child and SEND, please do not hesitate to make contact with us. In the first instance please make an appointment to speak with your child’s tutor or if it is a subject specific difficulty, contact the subject teacher. Staff will welcome the opportunity to discuss your child's needs and provide further information and support.
Related Policies
Useful Links and Documents
Initio Learning Trust SEND Intranet Site
Dorset Local Offer is a directory website published by Dorset Council. It details all education, health and social care support available to children and young people (ages 0-25) in Dorset who have Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND).
Dorset SENDIASS is the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service for Dorset. It provides free, impartial and confidential help to families and young people (0-25) with SEND, empowering them to understand their rights and navigate the processes for education, health and social care support, including EHC plans.
Dorset Parent Carer Council is the official forum run by parents for parents of children (0-25) with SEND. Its job is to ensure the collective voice of families is heard by local authorities and health services to influence and improve all SEND services in Dorset.
Mental Health School Team (MHST) are NHS teams based in schools to provide early mental health support for mild to moderate issues (like anxiety and low mood). They deliver short-term therapy and help the school promote overall emotional wellbeing.
Dorset Youth Support is a charity that supports the voluntary youth sector (youth clubs and groups) in Dorset by providing them with training, resources and advice. Its main focus is strengthening community support for young people (ages 0-25).