Gordon’s Learning Support Department has the experience and expertise to provide for students with a wide range of barriers to learning, alongside those students for whom English is a second language.

KEY INFORMATION FOR SEND AT GORDON'S:

Please click here to view the Gordon's School SEND Information Report.
Please click here to view the Gordon's School SEND Policy.
Please click here to view the school's Accessibility Plan.
Please click here to view the Supporting Students with Medical Conditions Policy. 
Please click here to view the Intimate Care Policy.

Introduction to learning support at Gordon's school:

In Learning Support we aim to empower students with SEND to thrive academically and personally. ​

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all students can thrive. We aim to meet the diverse needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and the Equality Act 2010.

We are dedicated to:

• Providing  support that enables all students to access a broad, balanced, and enriching education.
• Identifying and addressing SEND needs at the earliest opportunity.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, and students to ensure their voices are heard and valued in decision-making.
• Meeting our statutory duty to admit students where the school is named in an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Collaborating with the local authority to enhance the local offer for SEND provision.
• Maintaining a qualified and experienced SEND team, led by our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo).
• Publishing a comprehensive SEND Information Report to ensure transparency and accessibility of support services.

We adopt a person-centred approach, ensuring that support is tailored to their unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. We aim to provide an inclusive learning environment where students with SEND can develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

The Learning Support Department at Gordon’s School is based in Taunton House, a centrally located and fully accessible space designed to support students effectively. The department is well-resourced, featuring four dedicated teaching areas, two of which are equipped with interactive whiteboards to enhance learning.

Gordon’s School provides a high level of ordinarily available provision, ensuring that all students, including those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and higher SEND needs, are supported within mainstream classrooms. Classroom teachers, day and residential house staff, and our wider support teams work collaboratively to provide personalised, high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Our Learning Support team complements this by offering in-class support and tailored intervention programmes to further enhance student progress.

The department operates an open-door policy, welcoming students and staff to seek guidance and support at any time. We encourage parents and carers to contact the Learning Support Department to arrange a discussion or meeting regarding any concerns. We are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure the best outcomes for our students. Contact details for key staff members can be found below.

LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF:

ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER, SENDCo: Oversees all SEN and EHCP provision, alternative curriculum and provisions.
Emily Rawlins - erawlins@gordons.school

DEPUTY SENDCo: supports the SENDCo with SEN and EHCP provisions.
Sophia Palmieri -spalmieri@gordons.school