Netherhall is a very inclusive school and values the individuality of all learners. Our Inclusion faculty works with students who require additional support in school and includes:

•   Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
•   English as an Additional Language (EAL)
•   Study Support
•   In lesson support through Teaching Assistants
•   Examination Access Arrangements
•   Alternative Provision
•   Foundation Learning

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This is the statutory information that we are required to publish as part of the SEN(D) Code of Practice 2014.

The faculty provides the following:

Classroom Support
We have a number of Teaching Assistants at Netherhall who play a key role in supporting teachers and students with Special Educational Needs within the classroom across all curriculum areas.

Spelling and Reading screening
We screen all students in Years 6, 7, 8 and 9 in reading and spelling. This helps us to identify students who are likely to require additional support from the Inclusion faculty

Study Support Groups
In Years 7, 8 and 9, selected pupils are taken out of lessons to work on both their literacy skills. They include an opportunity for students to do homework and recap or pre-learn major topics and work on various programmes within the faculty including Sound Training, WordShark, NumberShark, Direct Phonics and PiXL code.

Speech and Language Sessions
Students with Speech and Language difficulties (SLCN) can be timetabled to work with our ELKLAN qualified SLCN specialist on a one-to one basis.

Bespoke Provision: The Hub
The Hub has been developed as the school’s internal bespoke provision and is based in the Inclusion Faculty. The concept of The Hub is to provide an alternative education for students who, for a variety of reasons, are finding it difficult to access mainstream education. The Hub will provide a personalised and structured approach to education, with each individual referred to The Hub requiring different strategies to support them. The Hub provides a safe and secure place for students with Special Educational and Medical needs to learn in a way that suits them best and allows them to feel comfortable that their input is valued. The Inclusion team liaise with staff to support the students learning with an aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream lessons.

Foundation Learning
Some students in Years 10 and 11 follow our Foundation Learning course alongside their other GCSE and examination courses. This includes studying towards a BTEC in Vocational Studies, Home Cooking Skills Course and visits to Cambridge Regional College. The majority of students on these courses progress to CRC at the completion of Year 11.

Examination Access Arrangements
The Inclusion faculty and SENCO oversee examination access arrangements for students who may need additional support or time in examinations. The Inclusion faculty arrange testing and applications to ensure students can access examinations in Year 11 and Sixth Form.

If you would like further information, please contact our Senco, Anjuli Riley on 01223 242931 or email ariley@netherhallschool.org