Lipson Co-operative Academy

School Offer Lipson Co-operative Academy aims to meet the educational needs of students with a variety of SEN needs including those with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Lipson Co-operative Academy's SEN processes reflect the SEN Code of Practice 2014, where a graduated response to supporting the student's needs is identified. Lipson Co-operative Academy may undertake early intervention in order to support students with difficulties they may be experiencing; the aim is to support students to develop independence as they progress through the academy, helping them to prepare for life beyond Lipson.

We therefore intend

• to follow the guidelines laid down by Local Education Authority and make full use of all the support agencies that have been made available through the LA.
• to work in partnership with the child, parent/carers, all staff, governors and outside agencies.
• that class teachers will use a range of differentiation to provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils.
• where a child is identified as not making adequate progress, provision that is additional to or different from that provided as part of the school's Wave 1 support will be given. Depending on pupil progress students will receive an increased level of support based the SEN graduated response.
• to recognise the importance of early identification through a range of assessment methods. Where a child is identified as having special educational needs a 'Key Pupil Profile' will be drawn up tailored to each individual child's needs. Realistic targets will be set and the plans will be reviewed/evaluated regularly and involve the child, parent, teacher and all support services.
• to use a variety of complementary approaches to support the class teacher and child - differentiation, 1-1, group, whole class, within the class or withdrawal to the schools inclusion unit when appropriate. Enhance self-esteem by setting appropriate targets, improve progress and raise aspirations.