HHS Prospectus 2023 - Flipbook - Page 13
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Providing
For the whole child
The school recognises that many students will
have special needs at some time during their
school life. In implementing the SEND policy the
school helps students overcome their difficulties.
All children with special educational needs,
whether physical, intellectual, social or emotional,
should, wherever possible, be integrated in
mainstream school. It is intended that such
inclusive provision should enable them to fulfil
their potential to a maximum.
The SEND policy is implemented by early
identification via screening tests and use of
secondary transfer data, full integration into
mainstream classes wherever possible, partnership
with parents and effective links with external
agencies.
Economic disadvantage should never be a barrier to
learning. Through both targeted ring-fenced
spending and a culture of breaking down barriers we
ensure that all children do as well as their peers. The
school has set itself the incredibly challenging, but
really important goal of closing the attainment gap.
Our Pastoral system ensures that the students
achieve the full benefit from the education we offer
and is an integral part of school life. Students are
divided into houses in which they remain for seven
years. Each child has a dedicated form tutor who will
likely be with them for their entire journey through
the school, acting as the key link for you as
parents/carers and becoming an important, trusted
adult for your child.
Wellbeing is central to all our lives and we support all
our students in becoming resilient, happy young
people. Our provision is varied and needs specific
but includes counsellors, peer mentors, trusted adult
programmes, mental health first aiders and self help
guides.
“Pupils benefit from a rich set of
experiences, such as theatre trips, house
events and an extensive range of sports
fixtures."
Ofsted 2022