Teachers are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of all the students in their class. High quality teaching is our first step in responding to students with SEND. Teaching will be adapted to ensure that individual students' needs are met and that all students are provided with the required resources to encourage them to reach their full academic potential.

The Academy's banding and setting structure ensures any student who requires additional support receives this through normal timetabled provision. In addition to this, there is a team of TAs who provide individual or small group support to students.

Medical support is available at the Academy throughout the day to support students who may feel unwell. We have staff on site who are mental health practitioners to support students where necessary.

The Academy's behaviour policy is explicit in terms of systems and support in place. See 'Behaviour Policy' on our website.

Student views are gathered regularly through student voice questionnaires.

Additional support is provided from the TAs and Nest provision with both emotional and behavioural support, where appropriate.

SEN is reported to the Governors on a regular basis and is a standing item on the agenda. The Governor with specific responsibility with SEN meets with the SENCo on a regular basis.