Inclusion
SEND
Students identified with SEND are able to access all areas of the curriculum within the Academy, achieved by using a broad range of strategies designed to meet the needs of individual students. This includes a range of 1:1 and small group interventions, including both direct teaching and the use of computer software. The Inclusion department also provides some in-class support, working with teachers across a number of subjects. Students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs are also able to access support from our SEMH Intervention Manager in The Hub. Students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) needs are also able to access support from out LINK staff. Here students may receive targeted 1:1 intervention or participate in small group work.
Families are encouraged to attend our termly SEND Cafes so you can see up to date practice that is happening within our academy and discuss progress with your child’s intervention managers.
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Mrs L Prince
Documents and Links
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Trust highly values a holistic approach to supporting SEND students. We are working collaboratively with external organisations to promote a range of SEND opportunities for students and their families.
Please see the Academy’s SEND Information Report (below) or contact Mrs L Prince (SENCo) – lprince@sca.shirelandcat.net
The SEND Inclusion Award
🎉 SENDIA Award Achievement – December 2024 🎉
We are proud to announce that our academy has been awarded the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA)Ìýin December 2024!
This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusive practice, high-quality SEND provision, and the collaborative efforts of our staff, students, and families. The award celebrates the inclusive ethos embedded across our curriculum, environment, and support systems.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement—your dedication continues to make a real difference.
Let’s keep building on this success together
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Parents and Families Send CaféÌý
- 30th September 2025Ìý– SEND Café 1 (Years 7–9)
- 11th November 2025Ìý– SEND Café 2 (Years 10–13)
- 17th March 2026Ìý– SEND Café 3 (Years 7–9)
- 28th April 2026Ìý– SEND Café 4 (Years 10–13)
Please complete this form if you wish to attend one of our SEND Café’s –Ìý
SEND Progress Evening – 2025–26
We are delighted to share the following dates for the upcoming SEND Progress EveningsÌýfor the 2025–26 academic year. Please keep these dates free:
🕒 Time:Ìý3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 Dates:
- Thursday, 4th December 2025
- Thursday, 11th June 2026
Booking information will be shared closer to each event. We look forward to welcoming you and discussing the progress and support of our SEND learners
Head Space Garden
Grand Opening – Head Space Garden 🌿
Date:Ìý27th June 2025
We are delighted to announce the official opening of our Head Space Garden—a calm, reflective space designed to support wellbeing across our school community.
This garden is now open to all staff and students, and we look forward to seeing it grow and flourish over time. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to bringing this vision to life.
Let’s nurture this space together.
Inclusive Learning at SCA
At SCA, students benefit from a fully inclusive experience through our dedicated SEND provision. This includes tailored interventions across all four areas of need, as well as structuredÌýPreparing for AdulthoodÌýandÌýNurture ProgrammesÌýthat support students both academically and in everyday life.
All interventions are quality assured and carefully timetabled into each student’s week to promote academic progress and social development.
We also haveÌýthree dedicated learning spaces:
- The LinkÌý– for targeted SLCN and Cognition and LearningÌý intervention and mentoring
- The HubÌý– a calm, structured learning environment for SEMH Support and our Nurture ProgrammeÌý
- The Sensory RoomÌý– a therapeutic space for regulation and sensory support
Resources to Support Students at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ
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