SEN Provision | Lytham St Annes High School

Introduction to SEND at LSA

At Lytham St Annes High School, we are a fully inclusive school and work alongside the Governing Body, Local Authority, Health Professionals and community organisations to find the most appropriate and effective support for the pupils within our care.

We see all learners and potential learners, and their parents and carers, as of equal value and as individuals, irrespective of ability, race, gender or need. This is reflected in the schools’ organisation and curriculum structure, its assessment and rewards systems, the arrangements made for careers’ education and work experience. Students with SEN/D are integrated and included fully into the life of the school as a whole, including its cultural and social activities.

All our members of staff have a responsibility to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to attain their maximum potential in all aspects of the curriculum. We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff. We develop good communication with our parents/carers of SEND children, informing them of their child's progress at regular points throughout the year, working hard to understand the situation and catering for the varied needs of the child.

The following documents and resources will give you more information in relation to SEND and how school and home can support children. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss SEND at our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

SENCO Contact Information

Mrs Mills - SENCO

Newsend@lsahigh.org

01253 667352

SEND Policies SEND Policy 284 KB Accessibility Policy and Plan 184 KB SEND Information Report 241 KB

SEND Transition to LSA Key Skills for secondary school – things you can learn before you start at LSA 235 KB Transition from primary school to high school workbook 2.63 MB

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How are your child's needs identified
New intake students in year 7. a)Primary Liaison Feeder primary schools are contacted and visited prior to transfer. Any student who has an “learning difficulty” who are SEN Support or have an EHCP is referred to the SENCO. The SENCO then visits the schools and the students and where possible parents. In the spring of Year 6 the LA will notify the school about which students are coming to us with an ECHP. Where practicable the SENCO attends their Annual Review to ensure a smooth transition is made. b)Initial Screening Ks2 tests. Reading, spelling, comprehension tests. Cat Tests. Boxall Profile – helps to identify children’s developmental needs and the level of skill they possess to help access learning.
Screening in other year groups Testing is based on identified concerns/issues. School is able to use a range of nationally recognised tests that allow us to identify specific needs in handwriting, spelling, reading, comprehension and SpLd- Lucid Rapid.
Access Arrangement Testing Access arrangement are agreed before an assessment. They allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities; Access the assessment Show what they know and can do without changing the demands of the assessment. (JCQ Regulations – Adjustments for candidates with disabilities and learning difficulties) In school we carry out all the nationally recognised tests for students with SEND, that are needed to be used as evidence for an arrangement to be applied to an assessment.
Staff observation Members of staff consult with the SENCO using the referral form, which allows the SENCO to see what has already been done by the class teacher. Evidence of the concern needs to be produced by the class teacher prior to any testing/additional intervention being undertaken. The SENCO may then ask for further testing by other professionals.
Referrals by parents or carers As a parent if you have any concerns about your child’s ability to access the curriculum, you can contact me at school via email at newsend@lsahigh.org. We will then gather information about your child, using screening tests, seeking specialist advice and if necessary Educational Psychologist reports. As parents you do not need to seek private assessments. Once information is gathered the process is the same as for staff referrals.

Graduated Approach Diagram

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The links below provide information about what is available in Lancashire/Blackpool for children and young people (living within each authority) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.

Lancashire Local Offer - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/

Blackpool Local Officer - https://www.fyidirectory.co.uk/blackpool-local-offer