Meden School
Our aim is very simple and that is to be recognised as outstanding in every aspect. The determination of staff and governors to achieve this goal is very strong and is based on our core belief that every child can succeed.
At Meden School we have a ‘can-do’ culture grounded in:
- A culture of high expectations and standards
- A clear sense of purpose with students who are given the drive and ambition to succeed
- Teachers trained to bring out the best in every student
- A firm emphasis on good behaviour so that the environment we provide is calm and orderly
- High expectations of smart uniform, attendance, punctuality and excellent manners
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- Mr R Hawley
- Contact Position
- Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623 843517 01623 843517
- office@medenschool.co.uk
- Website
- Meden School
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Where to go
- Address
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Meden School
Burns Lane
Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire - Postcode
- NG20 0QN
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Additional Local Offer Information
Local Offer
- Description
We are an inclusive school that has many students with SEND needs. We encourage all pupils to explore all the opportunities available to them.
- Contact Name
- Ruth COLEMAN SENDCO
- Contact Telephone
- 01623 843517
- Contact Email
- office@medenschool.co.uk
- Links
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SEND Report
Schools Extended Local Offer Response
1. What kinds of special educational needs does the school/setting make provision for?
We have an Impact Centre which supports all pupils with SEND. One to one reading sessions, group literacy support, exam dispensation, numeracy support, coursework support and SEMH support are all held in the centre.
2. (For mainstream schools & maintained nurseries only) How does the school/setting know if pupils need extra help and what should I do if I think that my child may have special educational needs?
Our links with the primary schools are excellent and are supported by the Springboard sessions that are held at the school 3 times a year.
3.a) How does the school/setting evaluate the effectiveness of its provision for pupils with special educational needs?
Data is kept for all intervention opportunties and is reguarly viewed as to it's effectiveness.
3.b) How will both the school/setting and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will the school/setting help me to support their learning?
Pupils are supported in class and in the tutor settings. The school has a strong pastoral system. Parents are kept fully informed if there are concerns over their child's progress.
3.c) What is the school's approach to teaching pupils with special educational needs?
We promote Quality First Teaching in the classroom and this is supported by Teaching Assistants for those with funding or needs that we feel would benefit from being supported in the classroom. We also provide small group and 1-1 interventions to support all pupils with various SEND needs
3.d) How will the curriculum and learning be matched to my child/young person's needs?
Differentiation in the classroom is key in this regard. Quality First teaching in the classroom and regular progress checks are important in getting the curriculum and level of work matched to individual need. Curriculums are mapped in a way suitable for all students.
3.e) How are decisions made about the type and amount of support my child/young person will receive?
Each child is dealt with on a individual basis. Their support package is discussed both in school and within the main family of schools SENDCO meetings. Child and parent voice is also used and regular review meetings to discuss type and amount of support offered
3.f) How will my child/young person be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?
Teaching Assistants accompany young people on trips when required. No one is excluded from joining in extra curricular activities.
3.g) What support will there be for my child/young person's overall well-being?
A pastoral system with Heads of Year groups is in place. We also offer SEMH support.
4. (For mainstream schools and maintained nurseries) Who is the school/setting's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) and what are their contact details.
Ruth Coleman
01623 843517
5.a) What training have staff supporting special educational needs had and what is planned?
All staff undertake regular CPD training. There are several programmes in place. We undertake training in each department and meet together as a whole staff each half term. SEND training is part of this and can be requested by the SENCO at any time so that staff are up to date on all SEND aspects.
5.b) What specialist services and expertise are available or accessed by the setting/school?
- SFFS, CAMHs
- Pediatricians
- School Nurse
- Behaviour pathway
- Educational Psychologist
- Counselling
- Careers Services and Police Community Officer
6. How will equipment and facilities to support pupils with special educational needs secured? How accessible is the school/setting?
We have some classrooms that are upstairs however, these are serviced by lifts. There is only one part of the building that is not wheelchair friendly. In this scenario the Impact Centre could be used to support learning.
7. What are the arrangements for consulting parents of pupils with special educational needs? How will be I involved in the education of my child/young person?
Review meetings are held 3 times a year and open lines of communication are an important factor.
We offer regular phone contact, email and face to face contact.
8. What are the arrangements for consulting young people with SEN and involving them in their education?
Pupil views are gained at review meetings and through their appointed keyworker.
9. What do I do if I have a concern or complaint about the SEN provision made by the school/setting?
Contact the school SENDCO Ruth Coleman at Meden school Meden 01623 843517 or email rcoleman@medenschool.co.uk
10. How does the governing body involve other organisations and services (e.g. health, social care, local authority support services and voluntary organisations) in meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and supporting the families of such pupils?
In regular contact with the school SENDCO. Visits are made by the SEND Governor into school
11. How does the school/setting seek to signpost organisations, services etc who can provide additional support to parents/carers/young people?
Through regular contact between SENCO and parents. We also have a Heads of Year structure in place and they are in constant touch with agencies that help young people. Parents are contacted regularly with information and up dates when additional support is given.
12. How will the school/setting prepare my child/young person to: i) Join the school/setting?
We have a structured Year 6 transition time and a robust transition programme with SEND pupils identified in consultation with Primary school staff. SEND pupuls have extra transition if needed. Pastoral and SEN staff visit primaries to meet yr6 pupils, and will attend any reviews for transition purposes.
ii) Transfer between phases of education (e.g. early years to primary, primary to secondary etc)?
We have extremely good links with our partner schools and offer extra transition opportunities for those students that require it.
iii) Prepare for adulthood and independent living?
We encourage participation in work experience in yr 10 for all pupils. Occaisionally we have offered a bespoke package to cater for a specific need.
13. Where can I access further information?
See Meden Website www.medenschool.co.uk