Flourish at Stantonbury
Inclusion - SEND and KS3 Academic Interventions
At Stantonbury we want all students supported in their learning journey to successful outcomes. We promote excellence for all, without limits and stigma around any additional need that our students may have - we have noble aspirations for all of our young people. Adults work cohesively to ensure that this happens. Parents have confidence in us as professionals, and we celebrate students’ achievements as a community.
During learning time (not just lessons), students will be supported in the most appropriate way to ensure we are providing the opportunity for our students to show determined excellence. We aim to ensure that all of our children can flourish - which is why we have adopted this name for our Inclusion area. Students should be able to take part in all aspects of life, and we remove barriers to ensure that they can do this as effectively as possible.
Inclusive teaching is evident in our “universal offer” which supports all students regardless of ability and background - ensuring all of our students can be intellectually curious during their time with us. The universal offer is baked into our practice and is not simply an afterthought. Staff are be supported through CPD to ensure that there are no barriers to achieving.
All of our students' needs are met throughout the whole school day, not just in the classroom. All staff have a responsibility to deliver this vision.Staff use collaboratively planned resources and the referral systems that we have in place. Interventions are strategically planned and the purpose is clearly shared with staff to ensure a cohesive approach to educating our students.
We aim to foster good relationships between students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and those without. We will work closely with the family and the wider community to help achieve the best outcomes for all our students.
The provision of students with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities is coordinated to ensure high impact and good value for money from SEND funding and with authentic integrity. We aim to meet the needs of students through highly effective teaching and learning, in every classroom, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
There is an emphasis on early identification of needs through supportive and preventative strategies which reduce barriers to learning. When necessary we work in a flexible way to develop effective partnerships with children and their parents/carers, the special needs coordinator (SENDCO), specialist teaching staff both within the school and external professionals such as speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and child and adolescent health services (CAMHS) to ensure that the school can meet a broad range of special educational needs. To find out more about the local offer in Milton Keynes click here.
There are many varied opportunities for all students including clubs, trips and visits and all young people are strongly encouraged to participate fully in all that is on offer.
What is our Universal Offer?
To give you complete peace of mind, here is an overview of Our Universal Offer available across all year groups:
- Adaptive Teaching: High-quality classroom practice tailored to meet individual learning needs within the standard curriculum where possible
- Teaching & Expertise: Staff utilise effective differentiation, our ethos around Know Your Child (KYC) at the front of our planning, and One Page Profiles (OPPs) to ensure learning is engaging and accessible.
- Safe Person & Form Tutor: Every student has a designated Form Tutor who serves as their primary safe person, daily contact, and advocate. Students see their tutor twice a day.
- Communication & Monitoring: All parents have full access to My Child At School to track attendance, behaviour, and academic progress.
- In-Person Engagement: Regular opportunities to meet and speak with staff in person through parents’ evenings and scheduled meetings.
- Ethos Access for students and support for parents: regular updates are communicated on our Ethos offer for parents too
- Extra Curricular Offer: Inclusive opportunities for all students to engage in school trips, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
- Targeted Academic Support: Primary skills - English and Maths support provided by our valuable primary school trained teacher where additional intervention is needed.
- SEMH Provision: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health interventions, where appropriate
- Community Connections: Signposting and access to wider community support, including the Local Offer and local Family Centres.
Useful Links
Below are some useful clickable image links to provide you with information on commonly asked questions. However, please ensure that you contact your child’s form tutor in the first instance.
Timescales for completion of assessments
For the completion of assessments and for the school to provide an accurate picture of your child's needs, their strengths and difficulties, there must be a minimum attendance of 70% during the academic year. In some cases where attendance is low, we will contact MK Paediatrics directly to seek guidance.
Any assessment forms will not be repeated in the same school year. Please be aware, we only complete forms based on the evidence we see in school and will not complete forms to represent what is seen at home. The forms will be sent directly to medical professionals who will decide the next steps for your child.
The processing time for external agency requests are as follows and are not inclusive of school / public holidays:
- FACT and FACT Plus - 8 to 12 weeks
- ADHD Referral Pack - 4 to 6 weeks
- Paediatric or CAMHS external forms - 10 to 12 weeks
