Special Educational Needs

At Sir John Hunt Community College, the inclusion of all our students is of the highest importance. All children and young people are entitled to an appropriate education, one that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards and the fulfilment of potential. All staff use their best endeavours to make sure that a child with SEND gets the support they need.

Our College currently provides additional provision for a range of needs, including:

· Communication and interaction, for example, autistic spectrum disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome,               speech and language difficulties

· Cognition and learning, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia

· Social, emotional and mental health difficulties, for example, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder      (ADHD),

· Sensory and/or physical needs, for example, visual impairments, hearing impairments, processing          difficulties, epilepsy

· Moderate/severe and multiple learning difficulties

Mrs Nicholas-Zacharkiw - SENCO

Miss Sharpe – Assistant SENCO

Mrs Harbottle – SEMH Lead

Miss Barnshaw – Literacy Lead

Mr Cooper – Engagement Lead

PIAS (Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND) have a team of dedicated facilitators skilled in a wide range of parenting programmes and behavioural strategies from birth to the teenage years.

Offering support for children, young people and families relating to emotional wellbeing and mental health.