SEND Information

SEND Information 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and ensuring that all students can thrive at Everest Community Academy. We have a designated SENCo and team of trained teaching assistants who work across the school and in a bespoke base in the heart of the school. We adhere to our published SEND policy and the Hampshire local offer which you can find here:  

https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/localoffer.page  

SEND Vision Statement 

The core purpose of SEND provision is to foster inclusion and social cohesion, enabling students with special educational needs and disabilities to recognize and embrace their academic and personal strength. We strive to help all students fully participate in school life as valued community members who take pride in who they are. Our approach focuses on developing the whole person, nurturing a sense of belonging and safety. We support a wide range of needs: cognition and learning, speech, language and communication, sensory and physical and social, emotional and mental health. 

 

We are guided by the following principles: 

1. We work with students and parents to improve outcomes for individuals. This helps us ensure our operational arrangements and services delivery better reflects their needs. 

2. Our offer has been developed in partnership with students with SEND and their parents, and education, health and care partners. 

3. We ensure that there is a source of independent information, advice and support for parents, and students with SEND across education, health and care. 

4. We comply with the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice to ensure that provision meets the requirements on teaching, curriculum and wider policies. 

5. We engage with students with SEND and their families and put in place arrangements (or structures) on how we will regularly engage and discuss progress. 

6. We monitor and track the progress and development of students with SEND and identify and deliver any training needed by staff. 

7. We work with the LA in relation to delegated funding, joint commissioning, EHC plans and implications of personal budgets to ensure that our students receive the best support available. 

8. We have suitable arrangements in place to support students with medical conditions. 

9. We review students currently recorded as K (SEND Support) and put in place the support required. This includes setting clear targets for progress, agreeing what support should be provided and track how it is working. 

10. We support new students using our best endeavours including SEND Support, person centred approaches and working with families. 

11. We record all those who need special educational provision in the school census. 

12. We have effective partnerships with post-16 providers and adult services to smooth transition between stages for those who require it. 

13. Any child requiring an Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) will first be evaluated by the SENDCO. Parents will be informed of any further steps. If a request for an EHCNA is submitted to the Local Authority, the LA will have 20 weeks to complete the process.   

If you require any additional information please contact the SENDCO using the form at bottom of this page or directly: 

Mr P Malinski 
01256 961330 malinskip@everestcommunityacademy.org 

 

To view our SEND policy, Information Report and other SEND related documents please click here.