SEND
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive, regardless of academic or physical need.
The aim is for all young people to leave school empowered with strong qualifications and the confidence to succeed in life.
Support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is rooted in a team approach between home and school, with high-quality teaching and pastoral care at the centre. This “quality first” approach, taken from the SEND Code of Practice, ensures that the highest standards of provision are in place for all learners, particularly those with identified needs.
SEND Team
The Learning Support team identifies and monitors students’ needs and works closely with staff to ensure lessons are accessible to all. Students with more complex or persistent needs receive additional support through targeted interventions and personalised planning.
Mr Tom Robinson, Assistant Headteacher and SENCo, leads SEND provision and has completed the Master’s Level National SENCo Award. He has held the SENCo role since 2019 and can be contacted via the Single Point of Contact.
Our Provision
A range of tailored support is in place to meet individual needs, including:
- TA Support in Class
Teaching Assistants help students with their learning and social development both in and outside of lessons. They also support transition and help students settle into routines and new environments. - ELSA – Emotional Literacy Support Assistants
ELSA sessions provide 1:1 support to help students manage emotions, build confidence and develop positive relationships. - Literacy and Numeracy Support
For students working below age-related expectations, additional sessions in literacy and numeracy offer pre-learning and overlearning opportunities that link directly with classroom content. - One-Page Profiles
Students with an EHCP or My Support Plan have a one-page profile shared with teaching staff, highlighting needs and strategies to help them succeed in lessons. - Key Stage 3 Lunch Club
A quieter lunchtime option is available for students who prefer a calm, supported environment. Staff supervise this space and encourage social interaction. - Homework Club
Running Monday to Thursday after school, this provides structured support for students completing homework tasks.
The Rothschild Room
Our Learning Support base, refurbished in 2020, provides a flexible space designed to meet a range of needs. It includes:
- A classroom for group interventions
- A quiet breakout room for 1:1 or independent work
- A therapy space suitable for external virtual appointments (e.g. CAMHS)
- A computer area for developing skills with assistive technology
- Social seating areas for supervised lunchtime use
Communication and Key Workers
Every student with SEND is allocated a Key Worker who meets with them regularly, provides guidance and acts as a key point of contact for families.
We operate a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all SEND enquiries:
senco@pewsey-vale.wilts.sch.uk
You can contact the SPOC to:
- Arrange appointments or familiarisation sessions
- Discuss your child’s provision
- Raise concerns or ask questions
- Speak with your child’s Key Worker
- Report safeguarding concerns
Useful Links
Wiltshire SENDIASS – Independent Advice & Support
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council
Gov.uk SEND Information
IPSEA – Independent Provider of SEND Advice
Wiltshire Autism Assessment Service (WAAS)
For information on local autism assessment timelines, families are encouraged to subscribe to the WAAS newsletter by contacting the Single Point of Access:
Please note: once parents submit an assessment request, the school is contacted directly by HCRG. Families do not need to request information from the SEND department separately, and early contact does not affect the timeline for assessment.
