SEND

At The John Roan School, we are proud to provide an ambitious, inclusive, and safe environment where every student is empowered to thrive and achieve their full potential and bring out the best in everyone. We believe that every child can exceed expectations, regardless of prior attainment or experiences. Some students may need additional support at certain times, while others may require ongoing provision. Whatever the need, we are committed to delivering outstanding support that is planned, implemented, and reviewed to the highest standard by all staff.

We achieve this by:

Quality First Teaching: Every teacher is responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching in the classroom. This is the first and most important wave of support for meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.

Culture of Aspiration: We set high aspirations for every student and encourage them to aim beyond their expectations. We have high expectations of all our SEND students and believe it is paramount to match this with a level of pastoral support, to ensure students meet their potential.

Disruption Free Learning: We are committed to ensuring our classrooms are structured to promote focus and success.

Community: Our ethos is rooted in fairness, respect, and personal responsibility. We celebrate diversity and ensure every student feels respected and supported.

How We Support Students with SEND

Teaching and supporting students with SEND is a whole-school responsibility requiring a collaborative approach. We work in partnership with parents/carers, teachers, students, local authorities, specialist providers, and external agencies to meet individual needs.

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Wave 1: Quality First Teaching

The foundation of our SEND provision is high-quality, adaptive teaching in every classroom. Teachers use strategies such as:

Explicit instruction

Clear explanations and modelling

Scaffolding and chunking tasks

Use of visual supports and structured routines

Metacognition

Wave 2: Targeted Interventions

For students who need additional support beyond classroom strategies, we provide a small number of evidence-based interventions which are regularly reviewed for impact. These include:

Literacy (Ruth Miskin and RapidPlus)

Social Skills Groups

Emotional Regulation Programmes (e.g., Zones of Regulation, ELSA)

Speech and Language Therapy

Handwriting Club

TouchTyping

Homework Club

Wave 3: Specialist Support

For students with more complex needs, we work closely with a range of specialists, such as:

Educational Psychologists

Speech and Language Therapists

Occupational Therapists

ASD Outreach

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)

Physiotherapist

Auditory and visual support services

Local Authority SEN/ Inclusion Team

Students requiring additional support are identified through our SEND Register, ensuring their needs are monitored and provision is reviewed regularly. The SEND Register is a key tool for teachers and staff and includes key information such as:

The student’s primary area of need (e.g., cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health, sensory and/or physical needs)

Strategies and adaptations recommended for classroom practice

Relevant documentation such as Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

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Transition

We understand that moving to a new school can feel daunting for parents and students. Our SENDCo, is available to discuss any concerns and ensure a smooth transition.
For any SEND-related queries, please email: sendenquiries@thejohnroanschool.org.uk

We also recognise that parents of students in Year 5 and Year 6 with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) may wish to arrange a visit to see our school and ask more questions about our SEND provision before submitting your choices. To help us plan effectively and provide the best experience, please request your visit at least two weeks in advance, as we are unable to accommodate visits at short notice.

Communication

If you have any specific SEND enquires, please contact us via the SEND Enquiries email address sendenquiries@thejohnroanschool.org.uk

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Centre For Autism

The John Roan Centre for Autism (CFA), is our Local Authority Resourced Provision (LARP), which is a designated specialist provision.

The CFA is a separately funded provision, within the mainstream school, and has a total of 16 places for students with autism across Years 7-11.

Families who are considering a CFA placement should first consult with the Local Authority SEN department or the SENCo at their child’s current school.

Lead Teacher of the DSP
Kate Ling - Kate.Ling@thejohnroanschool.org.uk