Support for parents in Southwark

Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Bacon’s College is a Church of England community and, as such, is committed to ensuring that every individual is valued, respected and supported to flourish. Our ethos underpins a fully inclusive approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where all students are encouraged and enabled to succeed.

We are ambitious for all students, including those with SEND. We aim to provide a broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum that is accessible to all, supported through high-quality teaching, appropriate adaptations and targeted support. Our intention is that students with SEND achieve well, develop independence, and are fully prepared for the next stage of education, employment or training.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe and stimulating environment where barriers to learning are identified early and addressed effectively. Through this, we support not only academic progress, but also students’ personal development, confidence and well-being.

Our approach

High-quality teaching is the first response: Every teacher is responsible for the progress and development of all students in their class. Adaptive teaching ensures that students with SEND can access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Whole-school responsibility: Supporting students with SEND is a whole-College priority. All staff work collaboratively to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach.
Early identification and effective support: We use a graduated approach to identify needs, assess progress and put in place appropriate provision that is regularly reviewed for impact.
Partnership working: We work closely with parents and carers, valuing their insights and ensuring clear communication. We also collaborate with external agencies, the local authority and specialist services where appropriate.
Preparing for adulthood: We support students to develop independence, resilience and the skills needed for successful transition to their next stage.

At Bacon’s College, we are committed to ensuring that students with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life and are supported to achieve their full potential.

Meet the Learning Development Team

Laura Rayner

SENDCO

Olivia Stratford

Assistant SENDCO

Katie Golledge

Supporting Assistant SENDCO

SEND Provision and Offer at Bacon’s College

Academic support

Personal learning plan
KS3 Intervention class
KS4 Alternative pathway
Access arrangements - KS3 & GCSE examinations
Reading & Literacy Intervention
Reading eggs & Maths seeds
Lexonics (Phonics)
Pre & Post (Core subjects)
Reading mentor scheme
Homework club
IST Homework support

SEMH & Communication Support

ELSA
Social skills
Lego therapy
Ground works
Mentoring (FBB & SoHk)
School counsellor
Time out passes
Toilet Pass
Early lunch pass/ skip the queue pass
Speech and language therapy
Extra-curricular activities

Admissions for students with disabilities or SEND

United Learning Trust is committed to ensuring that the necessary provision is made for every pupil within their schools’ communities. The Trust celebrates the inclusive nature of their schools and strives to meet the needs of all pupils with a special educational need and/or disability.

Normal admissions arrangements will apply for children with disabilities.

Children with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care plan) naming the school are given priority as per our Admissions Policy.