A guide to Additional Educational Needs provision

Nova Hreod Academy is an 11-16 mainstream school. All children and young people at Nova are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress, giving them an equal opportunity to achieve their best. We want them to become confident individuals so that when they leave Nova they are able to make a successful transition into further education and adulthood and lead fulfilling lives.

Key staff working in the SEND team

SENCo Mr Ben Wilkinson

Deputy SENDCo KS4, EAL and Exam Access Arrangements Ms Eleanor Griffiths

Deputy SENDCo KS3 and Transition Ms Lucy Parsons

ELSA Mrs Clare Raymen

Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Penny King

Frequently Asked Questions



What kinds of special educational needs are provided for at Nova Hreod Academy? Who are the best people to talk to at Nova Hreod Academy about my child’s difficulties, Special Educational Needs or disability? How will Nova Hreod support my child in the transition stages? How do you identify and assess pupils with SEN? How will the curriculum and the school environment be matched to my child's needs? How does Nova Hreod Academy ensure the teaching staff are appropriately trained to support my child's special educational needs or disability? How will you support my child to achieve success? How will the school know that the support has made a difference to my child's learning, and how can my child and I be included in this review process? How is my child included in all the same activities as his/her peers at school? What support is available for my child's happiness and wellbeing at Nova Hreod Academy? How will the school consider my views and those of my child with regard to his/her difficulties with learning, special educational needs or disability? How will you help me to support my child's learning? What support can students receive while taking tests and exams? What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the school? What is an EHC Plan and who can request one for my child? Where can parents get support during an EHCP assessment? How will the school fund SEND support? How are the school's resources allocated and matched to students' Special Educational Needs? How will the school let me know if they have any concerns about my child's learning, special educational needs or disability? Who can I contact if I have a complaint about the SEND provision made for my child?

Key to Abbreviations

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
Additional Educational Needs (AEN)
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)
Statement of Educational Needs (Statement)
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
Educational Psychologist (EP)

A guide to Additional Educational Needs provision

Key staff working in the SEND team

Frequently Asked Questions

Key to Abbreviations

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