Special Educational Needs and our Local Offer

At Longspee we are here to help our students to thrive.

To support our excellence in SEND, learning and progress, our provision can be summarised as below:

• Learning Topics, Curriculum Coverage and Qualifications Pathways which are guided by National Expectation
• Learning journeys that equip pupils with the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life
• EHCP outcomes are central to planning our provision and curriculum
• Focused opportunities develop social and personal development skills
• The importance of developing a sense of trust and confidence through empowered relationships is key to lifelong success
• We are Attachment aware (PACE underpins our way of thinking) for those students who may have related SEMH needs
• A holistic/therapeutic Behaviour for Learning Policy promotes positive behaviour and attitudes
• Learning is personalised and child-centred
• Preparation for adulthood outcomes and appropriate skills for life inform planning
• We are guided, and our approach is formed, around restorative approaches
• The key purpose of our Learning Support Team is to remove barriers to learning and progress with an Inclusive Approach
• We provide an appropriate sensory diet and teach emotional regulation skills (Zones of Regulation)
• Wellbeing and Empowerment guides all action