Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
All the teaching staff at Highdown are committed to the success and well-being of all our students. However, for those who need additional support, our SEND team is here to help.
| SENCo | Mrs J Arnold | senco@highdown.reading.sch.uk |
| Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) | Mr D Clawson | daclawson@highdown.reading.sch.uk |
| SEND Governor | Professor E McCrum | elmccrum@highdown.reading.sch.uk |
| Reading IASS (Information, Advice & Support Service) | iass@brighterfuturesforchildren.org |
You can read our SEND Information Report HERE.
Students with additional needs
Our Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo), Mrs Arnold, is responsible for developing an individual support plan for each student identified as having special educational needs. She then works closely with teaching staff and Learning Support Assistants to put the plan into action and monitor the student’s progress. For further information on Supporting Learners and learning please click here.
If you would like to find out more about our Visually Impaired Department please click here.
We provide extra help for the students in their usual classroom setting, in dedicated small group sessions or one-to-one, depending on their needs.
We have a Curriculum Enhancement program that is run by Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This intervention work is done in and out of the classroom.
If teachers feel a student needs additional support, we can carry out in-house testing and then provide appropriate support. This includes testing for Access Arrangements for exams.
SEND after Highdown
Below you'll find useful information for students with SEND when they leave Highdown.
Useful SEND Community Links
Parents and carers of children with SEND can use the SEND Local Offer to access information, advice, guidance and assistance about education, health and care services, voluntary agencies, leisure activities and support services including short breaks in one place.
Useful Meetings, Events and Information
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SEND Resources |
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Autism Resource Centre |
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Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder |
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A website set up by a group of people who have family on the Autism Spectrum or who suffer from inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. They have various blog posts and information to support other families. |
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Advocating for Students on the Autism Spectrum |
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30 Ways to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month |
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The Ultimate Guide to Helping Children With Autism Sleep Soundly at Night |
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Travelling with Autism: How to Handle Safety, Transitions, and Time in Transit |
