Special Educational Needs and Disability / Inclusion
At Thomas Knyvett College, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to experience a rich and varied curriculum, and students with special educational needs should be no exception. Our Inclusion Department works closely with students, parents/carers and teaching staff to ensure that the needs of students whether learning and/or social/behavioural are addressed in a positive way. As a result, our students with special educational needs can enjoy their time at secondary school and achieve their full potential. We offer individual support packages based on the needs of each student, from individual support to small group courses, in order to guarantee that every student is supported in the most effective way possible. We also screen our students regularly at an early stage to identify any possible learning needs they may have so we can intervene accordingly. This has proved to be very effective for our SEND students. At Thomas Knyvett College, we consider the needs of the whole student and develop support for them both academically and pastorally where it is required in order for them to grow in to independent learners and achieve their full potential.
EHCP:
An Education, Health Care Plan (EHCP) is designed for children and young people up to the age of 25 who need more support than is available through standard special educational needs (SEN) support. It identifies education, health and social needs and sets out the additional support required to meet those needs.
How to Apply:
- Request an assessment
- Parents/Carers – You can apply directly to your local authority (LA).
- School – We can request an assessment on your behalf.
- Reports from your child’s school.
- Medical assessments.
- A letter from you detailing your child’s needs
The LA will decide within 16 weeks whether to carry out an assessment
If approved, they will then send out a draft EHCP for your comments.
Criteria:
- Your child or young person must have special educational needs that require additional support beyond what is available through standard SEN support.
- Evidence of their needs and the impact on their education must be provided.
If the LA decides not to issue an ENCP, you can appeal the decision through the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal.
Comments from Students and Parents/Carers:
I feel happy knowing that my son is getting the best support possible
Thank you so much for all the help you have given my son during his exams – he would never have got these grades without your guidance and help
Thanks for not giving up on me Miss – I couldn’t have done it without you!
The pre-learning group really helps me to focus and feel confident in my lessons, it has helped me make good progress
I’ve learned that it is OK to take risks and reading is cool, not geeky like I used to think it was!
How to get in touch
If you have any SEND related issues that you would like to discuss, please contact the Inclusion department on sendco@tkc.thpt.org.uk