Special Needs
SENCo Manager: Miss C McMahon
SENCo: Mrs N Williamson
Assistant SENCO: Mr C Burton
Learning Support Teachers: Mrs E Schofield & Mrs N Adams
St. Columbanus' College recognises the needs of all young people who have Special Educational Needs. We are an inclusive college, and our work in special educational needs follows our strong ethos: that every young person is valued and cared for.
We also work closely with our excellent Pastoral Care team to ensure that young people are happy and successful. Our curriculum is geared towards improvement so young people can overcome learning barriers. We provide high-quality, whole-class teaching and differentiated learning and teaching.
The SEN department works closely with outside agencies to seek and provide the best support for the young people in our care, such as the Autism Advisory Service, Sensory Service, Educational Psychology Service, Exceptional Teaching Arrangements, Intercultural Education Service, Education Welfare Service, and Post-Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions. We also share strategies and suitable resources with teaching staff and organise and provide training for teachers and classroom assistants.
In addition, we identify young people who are underachieving and those with additional educational needs, those who may require access arrangements for examinations based on diagnostic and attitudinal testing, such as CATS, Woodcock Johnston IV, PTE, PTM, and PASS. We use this data to help us determine the best support for each young person. We use Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) to set SMART targets and share reasonable adjustments with staff. Subject teachers review these in January and May of each year.
If you have further questions, please contact Mrs N Williamson (SENCo) or Mr Burton (Assistant SENCo).
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