SEND 

At The Ridge Academy, we believe in the importance of every child achieving their ‘best’, making good progress and enjoying their learning experience through 'Quality First Teaching'. As an academy when we plan any learning opportunity, our children and their needs are the central focus.

All of our children have provisions outlined in their EHCPs to meet their complex needs, there are also occasions when additional support is required to allow us to support the next steps in their learning journey. Additional support may be given for a set period of time or for a longer period to ensure every child can access our curriculum effectively and are fully included in learning opportunities and school events. Our parents/carers are informed, included and supported throughout such periods of provision. 

All our children have identified primary needs in the area of Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) however many also have other needs in the areas of:

• Communication and Interaction

• Cognition and Learning

• Physical or Sensory difficulties.

At The Ridge Academy, teaching and learning opportunities are adapted and continually evaluated (with the support of external agencies when required) to ensure the needs of all of our children are met. Parents/carers should not feel unduly anxious about such additional support, which at our academy allows all children to receive the specific help they need to make the next steps in their exciting learning journey.

See our EHCP page to see how we may meet your child's needs.

Our SENDCo : Mrs Kirsty Doordar