Special Educational Needs | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Academy, Gallowstree Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS 01782 667650 Part of Special Educational Needs SEND Faculty Information Newcastle Academy is dedicated to the delivery of a broad ranging and fully inclusive curriculum and our successful SEND Faculty provides a high level of support. To contact the SEND Faculty, please e-mail Mrs. Clothier - Interim SENCO lclothier@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk or by telephone 01782 667650 Key information: SEND Policy SEND Information report Staffordshire Local Offer Cheshire Local Offer Aims of the SEND Faculty Remove barriers to learning. Provide effective provision which enables pupils to achieve their best. Secure positive outcomes for pupils with SEND Create a learning environment where pupils with SEND can thrive. Develop young people who go on to make a positive contribution to society. The Team At Newcastle Academy we have a team of experienced teaching assistants who work closely with pupils, teachers and parents, providing support which enables pupils with SEND to achieve their best. Laura Clothier– Interim SENCO – lclothier@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Emma Green – Teaching Assistant/Mental Health lead/ELSA – egreen@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Keith Finnemore – Teaching Assistant – kfinnemore@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Kaleisha Emmens – Teaching Assistant – kemmens@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Holly Hopwood – Teaching Assistant - hhopwood@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Kate O’Donnall – Teaching Assistant - kodonnell@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Dan Franks – Pupil Premium Champion - dfranks@newcastle.windsoracademytrust.org.uk Intervention Interventions are delivered on a one to one or small group basis. Literacy and numeracy interventions are delivered through precision teaching and touch-typing. Individual Education Plans A Individual Education Plans (IEP) will be created for pupils with SEND. This will detail areas where support is needed and the support that is to be put in place either in the classroom, outside of the classroom or at home. These are regularly reviewed and updated and are designed to support the pupil throughout their time at Newcastle Academy. Great ways to support your child Talk to them about what they have learnt during the day. Encourage them to read for at least 20 minutes a day. Check their planner/Microsoft Teams daily. Provide them with a designated space at home where they can work. Download the school gateway app. Attend parents’ evenings, stay in touch. Encourage the use of Immersive Reader, for guidance watch the instructional video Use Immersive Reader in Word (microsoft.com) Pupils with medical needs If your child has a long-term medical condition which affects their day-to-day school routine an Individual Health Care Plan is prepared to support the learning of your child. Risk assessments are carried out with parents to ensure the safety of children when out of school on a trip or visit. You can help by informing us as soon as possible about any changes in health or medication to your child, including asthma. We offer support to pupils who may have difficulties moving around the building due to mobility issues resulting from injury or following medical procedure. We aim to support pupils and help to limit their time away from school, minimizing impact on their learning. Useful Websites Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN) is a networking group looking at issues affecting children with special needs/disabilities and their families, coordinated by Staffordshire SEND Family Partnership Service (link below) Link to the National Deaf Children’s Society for all deaf and hearing impaired children The British Dyslexia Association NHS (Dyslexia) Dyslexia Action Useful Acronyms SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities IEP – Individual Education Plan ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder EHCP – Education Health and Care Plan IHCP – Individual health Care Plan CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Train to Teach With Us! Unlock your potential and train to be a primary or secondary school teacher with Windsor Academy Trust. Applications for places starting in September 2026 are now open. Find out more here