Special Educational Needs at Washingborough Academy

At Washingborough Academy, we are committed to providing an inclusive education for every child. We believe that all pupils, including those with additional or special educational needs and/or disabilities, are entitled to a broad, balanced and enriching academic and social curriculum. We understand how transformative the right support can be, and we work closely with families, staff and external professionals to identify what each child needs in order to thrive and make meaningful progress.

Inclusion is at the heart of our Academy. As part of our ongoing school improvement, we continually develop our culture, policies and practices to ensure that all learners feel valued, supported and part of our community.

Supporting Children

Our Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo) works in partnership with class teachers, the wider staff team and outside agencies to ensure the highest possible outcomes for pupils with SEND.

We place great importance on supporting the whole child. We know that children learn best when they feel happy, safe and secure. Each member of staff works within a Key Stage team and plans targeted interventions to help every child make individual progress.

Working collaboratively with children, parents, staff and, when appropriate, external professionals, we carefully assess each child’s needs and monitor their progress. When additional support is required, this is recorded on the class provision map, which outlines the strategies and interventions in place. The impact of these is reviewed termly to ensure they remain effective.

Our aim is to:

• Support emotional well‑being — Provide an environment that nurtures the emotional health and well-being of all pupils.
• Promote academic progress — Enable children to make strong and sustained progress in their learning.
• Develop social and behavioural skills — Support children in building positive social, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Empower families — Work alongside families who may be experiencing challenges, ensuring they feel supported and informed.

You can see an ‘overview of interventions’ we have here:

Overview of Interventions