Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

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• STEP Inclusion (including SEND, EAL & Looked After Child) Policy

Objectives Of Our SEND Provision

Special educational needs and disability (SEND) places a strong emphasis on setting suitable challenges for all pupils, stressing the importance of responding to pupils’ needs and overcoming potential barriers to learning for individuals and groups of pupils. This applies to all our learners at Peacehaven Heights Academy. Regular assessment ensures that ambitious targets are set.

We also ensure as an academy, that pupils with SEND can not only access the curriculum but fully participate in it and achieve at appropriate levels.

Who are the best people to talk to about my child’s difficulties with learning / SEND needs?

Local offer info for East Sussex

Useful contacts for parents and carers

The East Sussex County Council website contains useful information about Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and links to other useful websites.

To find out more click Parent information

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Parent Information
• ASD Friendly website
• Ambitious about Autism

Dyslexia

• Parent Information
• The British Dyslexia Association website

Speech, Language & Communication Needs

• Parent Information
• ICAN – About Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Talking Point

Visual or Hearing Impairment

• Parent guidance & support for children with a visual or hearing impairment

Physical Disabilities

• Parent guidance for children with physical difficulties

Emotional Well-being and Mental Health

• Behaviour Support in School
• Young Minds – useful guidance and free helpline
• Family Lives – family support charity