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Welcome to our dedicated page for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are committed to providing a fully inclusive education where every student can thrive.

Key Contact Information

Our principal point of contact for all SEND-related enquiries is:

  • Name: Jack Broadhead

  • Role: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Lead

  • Email: Jack.Broadhead@thriveap.co.uk

Jack Broadhead also takes on the responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) Link.

Role and Responsibilities of the SENCO Link (Jack Broadhead)

The SENCO Link is crucial in coordinating and managing provision for students with SEND across the institution. Jack Broadhead is responsible for the following core duties:

  • Policy and Provision Oversight: Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and coordinating all provision for students with SEND.

  • Identification and Planning: Supporting teachers in identifying students with SEND and arranging individualised programmes and support plans for them.

  • Record Keeping: Ensuring that all records relating to students’ SEND provision and progress are accurately maintained and kept up-to-date.

  • Family Liaison: Liaising with the families of students with SEND to ensure a collaborative approach to support.

  • Agency and Professional Coordination: Acting as the key point of contact for external agencies and other lead professionals involved with SEND students.

  • Transition Management: Liaising with next providers (e.g., colleges, new schools) to ensure a smooth transition for students moving on.

  • Statutory Compliance: Ensuring, in partnership with the Headteacher and governors, that we meet all responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) and the SEND Code of Practice 2014 (updates April 2020).

Local Offer for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

The Nottingham City Local Offer contains information about the support available to children and young people with Special  Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Information about services and activities for children and young people has all been brought together in one place.

This website also contains information about new developments and changes to services.

Information about national legislation and guidance will be published on this website, alongside documents explaining how this is being implemented in Nottingham.

Would you prefer a paper copy of the Local Offer? Contact the Families Information Service on Tel: 0800 4584114, and we  can provide you with a customised document containing the information most relevant to your needs,  click on the PDF link below or ask at the school office for a free paper copy.

CLICK > Nottingham City Council – Children and Families Information < CLICK

Nottingham City local offer information from Ask Us:

Nottingham City – The Local offers PDF

Video Information on the Local Offer

Accessibility Arrangements

The SEN and Disability Act 2001 extended the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) to cover education.

The Governing Body duties towards disabled pupils, under Part 4 of the DDA include:

  • not to treat disabled pupils less favourably for a reason related to their disability;
  • to make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils, so that they are not at a substantial disadvantage;
  • to plan to increase access to education for disabled pupils.

This plan sets out the proposals of the Governing Body of the school to increase access to education for disabled pupils       required by the planning duties in the DDA:

  • increasing the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the school curriculum;
  • improving the environment of the school to increase the extent to which disabled pupils can take advantage of education and associated services;
  • improving the delivery to disabled pupils of information which is provided in writing for pupils who are not disabled.