SEND
| SEND Team | |
|---|---|
| Mr H Stone (SENCO) | Ms S Taylor (SEND Information and Support Officer) |
| Tel: 01297 552327 | |
At Colyton Grammar School all students are encouraged and supported to thrive and feel a sense of belonging. We aim for all students to achieve to their full potential in their academic endeavours, through a well-rounded curriculum and high quality, adaptive teaching.
All teachers are required to develop and adapt strategies which allow them to respond to a wide range of student needs. Teachers are supported to do this by the SEND department, who liaise closely with Senior Leaders, Heads of Departments, and Pastoral Leaders. The progress of all students is monitored by teachers and leaders. Our approach to adaptations for students with SEND is guided by Devon’s Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision framework and the SEND Code of Practice.
Where a student's learning requires a specific programme of support beyond what is universally available, parents are consulted. Where appropriate, the SEND Department will refer students to external services. Each student with an Education, Health and Care Plan has a programme devised in liaison with support services and parents, and the programme is reviewed annually with the EHCP.
Access for Disabled Students
The Accessibility Report is considered annually within the context of planning any new Capital Work. The school is committed to equal access for all students and where appropriate, entrance tests are modified. The Accessibility Plan is available in a printed format, and can be downloaded in the links below.
Key Information for Parents and Carers:
SEND Policy and Information Report 2025 - 2026 Accessibility Plan 2023 - 2026
The Devon Local Offer
This gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their family’s information about what support services the local authority think will be available in their local area. This can be found at:
Devon Education and Families Special Educational Needs and Disability SEND Local Offer
Devon Information Advice and Support (DIAS) for SEND
DIAS has a dedicated team offering legally-based and easily accessible information and advice about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The team supports parents, carers, children and young people with SEND and the service is impartial and confidential.
Devon Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) describes the inclusive provision and practice that all Devon schools, early years, and post 16 settings should be able to provide for all children and young people, including those with SEND, from within their own resources. This will support all children and young people to attend, engage and thrive in their educational setting.
