Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

King Edward VI School, Lichfield is committed to the education of all students. In order to support students we are focused on delivering Quality First Teaching in the classroom and promoting inclusive education. In order to support this process, we work with primary schools to gather information, we use standardised assessments in Years 7 and 9 to support our understanding of students' needs as well as working with teaching staff if there is a concern. The department maintains a confidential register of learning support so that all staff are aware of support a student may require. 

Our SENCo is Mrs K Pemberton.

Details of how we support students with Special Educational Needs can be found through the following link to our SEN information report on Staffordshire County Council’s website.

We are proud of the achievements of students on the SEN register. Alongside academic achievements our students develop socially, emotionally and grow in independence.

Intervention is targeted based on student need and is closely evaluated; the focus of all interventions is to develop strategies that will positively impact students across the whole curriculum. 

Transition 

We have a secure transition process whether your student is transferring to us in Year 7 or within the academic year. Gathering information from all parties involved in the student’s care is paramount to ensuring the student feels confident in their own abilities from day one.

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements are pre-agreed reasonable adjustments that are made to exams, tests and assessments for individual candidates. Access arrangements are in place to ensure that all candidates are able to access exams, tests and assessments, and have the same opportunities to demonstrate their skills and abilities, as other candidates. If your child is eligible for access arrangements, they will be assessed and parents will be informed.

The SEN Team