Special Educational Needs

In line with our Christian ethos, we believe that each child is unique, with different gifts and talents, and a different rate of growth and educational development.  All pupils will be encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of teaching and learning methods, with regular assessment on progress and attention to individual needs.

 Some children will have special educational needs that can best be supported by one-to-one or small group teaching, or by a behaviour modification programme, usually within the class group.  A few children will have their needs set out in an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC).  The school will seek to use the full range of professional agencies available in appropriate circumstances.

 As joint partners with the school in the education of their children, parents will be fully consulted about the development of individualised programmes, and kept informed about how they can help their child make good progress.  The aim at all times is for every child to follow the full National Curriculum and to benefit from those additional activities that the school has to offer. 

If you have any SEND queries, please contact the school office on 01323 471781 and ask to speak to Mr David Stewart or email office@thehaven.school.

The SEN Information Report and SEN Policy can be found below.

Signposts

East Sussex County Council Local Offer - Central hub for SEND services, EHCPs, support groups, and transition planning.

East Sussex Local Offer Directory (1Space) - Searchable directory of local SEND services and support groups

East Sussex Parent Carer Forum - parent-led organisation that represents the voices of parent carers of children and young people (0–25) with SEND

AMAZE - Impartial advice and support for families and young people with SEND

CLASS+ - Autism support service offering advice lines, training, and home-based support.

SEND Research

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. It supports schools and early years settings by providing evidence-based guidance on effective teaching and learning strategies.  On this page, we share two key EEF resources that inform our inclusive practice:

• Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools – Summary of Recommendations: A practical guide offering five evidence-based strategies to support pupils with SEND in mainstream classrooms.
• The Five-a-Day Principle: A simple, daily framework for teachers to embed inclusive teaching practices that benefit all learners, especially those with additional needs.