SEND & Additional Needs
At Atlantic Academy, we are committed to ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to learn, participate and thrive.
Our approach is built upon high-quality inclusive teaching, positive relationships and close partnership with pupils and their families.
From Reception through to Year 11, we recognise that every pupil has their own strengths, experiences and needs. We work to identify barriers to learning, provide appropriate support and help pupils develop the confidence and independence to succeed.
At Atlantic Academy we have two, phase specific SENDCos, one who oversees primary and one for secondary. They are supported by a wider team of dedicated colleagues.
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Miss Ramsey (Primary SENDCo) |
Mrs Delage-Townsend (Secondary SENDCo) |
Mr Andrew Clark (Assistant Principal, Inclusion) |
Our Inclusion and SEND Offer
We recognise that pupils may need different types of support at different times.
Our Inclusion and SEND Offer describes the provision available across the academy, from everyday inclusive classroom practice to more individualised and specialist support.
It is organised into three flexible levels.
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Universal — Support for All Pupils
Our Universal Offer is the foundation of inclusion at Atlantic Academy.
It includes high-quality inclusive teaching, accessible learning environments, positive relationships and appropriate reasonable adjustments.
Teachers adapt their approaches to help pupils access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life.
Targeted — Additional Support for Identified Needs
Some pupils benefit from additional support to address specific barriers to learning, communication, emotional wellbeing or participation.
Our Targeted Offer includes planned interventions, adjustments and additional support, usually delivered alongside a pupil’s normal classroom experience.
Support may be provided individually or in small groups, with clear intended outcomes and regular reviews.
Targeted Plus — Highly Personalised Support
A smaller number of pupils may require more intensive, individualised or specialist provision because their needs are complex, significant or persistent.
Our Targeted Plus Offer involves carefully planned and coordinated support, which may include specialist professionals working alongside academy staff, pupils and their families.
The focus remains on learning, wellbeing, independence and participation in mainstream school life.
Explore Our Targeted Plus Offer
Understanding the Four Broad Areas of Need
Our provision is informed by the four broad areas of special educational need identified in the SEND Code of Practice.
A pupil may have needs across more than one area. Our approach considers the individual rather than relying on a single category or label.
Support That Responds to Individual Needs
Our three levels of support are not fixed categories or a sequence that every pupil must follow.
A pupil may receive different types of support at the same time, and their provision may change as their needs develop.
Reasonable adjustments can be made at any level. Pupils do not need a formal diagnosis or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to receive appropriate additional support.
Where individual needs are identified, staff may use a Learning Plan to record helpful strategies and promote consistent support across lessons.
We regularly consider the impact of support and make changes where appropriate, working in partnership with pupils, families and relevant professionals.
Working Together to Support Your Child
Parents and carers play an important role in helping us understand their child’s strengths, experiences and needs.
If you have concerns about your child’s learning, development or wellbeing, we encourage you to contact the academy so that we can discuss those concerns and consider appropriate next steps.
You can find further information about how we identify needs, plan and review support, and work with families on our Supporting Your Child page.
For more detailed information about our SEND provision, please visit our SEND Information & Accessibility page.
High expectations. The right support. Opportunities for all.