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Carre’s Grammar School

Sleaford Joint Sixth Form

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Supporting Every Student to Thrive

At Carre's Grammar School, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We recognise that young people learn in different ways and that some students may require additional support at various stages of their education. Our aim is to ensure that all students feel understood, supported, and empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

Through our dedicated Student Support Team, we provide tailored provision that helps students to:

  • Achieve their full academic potential.
  • Develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
  • Access the full range of opportunities available within school life.
  • Prepare successfully for adulthood, further education, employment, and independent living.

Meet the Student Support Team

Our experienced Student Support Team works collaboratively to ensure that every student receives the appropriate academic, pastoral, emotional, and behavioural support they need to thrive at Carre's Grammar School.

The team comprises :

  • Mrs J. Millband Associate Assistant Headteacher & SENCO

Learning Mentors:

  • Mrs R. Ashton

  • Miss H. Fisher

  • Mrs S. Manley

  • Mrs J. Sivyer (ELSA Practitioner)

Additional Student Support Staff:

  • Mrs P. Clapham – Pastoral Support Officer
  • Mrs H. Bennett – Behaviour Mentor

Every student referred to Student Support is allocated a key worker who works closely with them and their family. This key worker provides ongoing guidance, monitors progress, coordinates support, and serves as the main point of contact between home and school.

Our wider Student Support Team brings together expertise in SEND, pastoral care, emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, attendance, mentoring, and inclusion. By working collaboratively, we provide a holistic approach that enables students to feel supported, confident, and successful throughout their time at Carre's Grammar School.

Our Student Support Area

Located in the Old School House, our Student Support Centre provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where students can access help whenever they need it. The department includes:

  • A central support hub
  • A small-group teaching room
  • Two independent study areas
  • A quiet regulation and reflection room

A member of the team is available throughout the school day to provide guidance, support, and reassurance when needed.

Our Graduated Approach to SEND Support

In line with the SEND Code of Practice, our graduated response follows the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle to ensure support is carefully planned, monitored, and adapted to meet each student's needs.

Our experienced team successfully supports students with a wide range of needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Slow Processing Speed
  • Visual Impairment
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Chronic Medical Conditions
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Supporting Learning in the Classroom

Quality First Teaching is at the heart of our approach, and all staff receive regular SEND training. Support may include:

  • Adapted teaching approaches and resources
  • Targeted intervention programmes
  • Specialist learning resources
  • Use of assistive technology, including C-Pens
  • Visual aids and organisational supports
  • Access to laptops and ICT equipment
  • Specialist equipment where appropriate
  • Attendance support plans
  • Flexible learning arrangements
  • Adjusted timetables to support medical needs

Our goal is to remove barriers to learning so that every student can participate fully and confidently in school life.

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

We understand that learning and wellbeing go hand in hand. For many young people, emotional wellbeing can have a significant impact on confidence, attendance, and achievement.

Support available may include:

  • Self-esteem and confidence-building programmes
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Anger management programmes
  • Social skills interventions
  • Peer support groups
  • Wellbeing Ambassador support
  • Homework and supported study sessions
  • Access to counselling services where appropriate

ELSA Support (Emotional Literacy Support)

At Carre's, we recognise that some students benefit from additional support in understanding and managing their emotions. Our Learning Mentor, Mrs J. Sivyer, is a trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and works closely with students who may be experiencing emotional or social difficulties.

ELSA support can help students develop:

  • Emotional awareness and understanding
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Friendship and social skills
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Resilience and coping skills
  • Communication and problem-solving skills

ELSA sessions are tailored to individual need and provide a safe, supportive environment where students can explore challenges, build confidence, and develop practical strategies to support their wellbeing.

Pastoral and Behaviour Support

Alongside our SEND provision, students may access targeted pastoral and behaviour support where needed.

Mrs P. Clapham, Pastoral Support Officer, works closely with students and families to help overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, support wellbeing, and promote positive engagement with school life.

Mrs H. Bennett, Behaviour Mentor, provides individualised support for students who may need help developing self-regulation, positive behaviour strategies, confidence, and resilience. She works collaboratively with students, families, and staff to ensure students feel supported, successful, and able to achieve their potential.

This joined-up approach allows us to provide academic, emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support that meets the needs of the whole child.

Working Together with Parents and Carers

We firmly believe that the best outcomes are achieved when schools and families work in partnership. We encourage regular communication and work closely with parents and carers to ensure support remains effective and responsive to changing needs.

We welcome opportunities to discuss concerns, share successes, and review provision together throughout a student's journey at Carre's.

Every student referred to Student Support will have an allocated key worker who acts as the primary link between home and school, ensuring families are kept informed and involved in the support process.

Professional Support and External Agencies

When additional specialist advice is required, we work closely with a range of external professionals and agencies, including:

  • Educational Psychologists
  • Community Paediatric Team
  • Specialist Teacher Service
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Healthy Minds
  • Family Action
  • Working Together Team (Supporting Students with Autism)
  • Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS)
  • Individual Counselling Services

This collaborative approach helps ensure students receive the most appropriate support both within and beyond school.

Transition Support

Joining Carre's in Year 7

Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone, and we work hard to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Our transition programme includes:

  • Visits to primary schools
  • Meetings with primary colleagues
  • Additional transition visits where needed
  • Liaison with families
  • Individualised transition planning for students with SEND
  • Opportunities to become familiar with the school environment before September

Where appropriate, independent travel training and additional familiarisation visits can also be explored.

Mid-Year Admissions and Sixth Form

Students joining Carre's during the school year or progressing to the Sleaford Joint Sixth Form are supported through a personalised transition process. SEND information is gathered and reviewed to ensure appropriate provision is in place from the outset.

Transition Beyond Carre's

We are committed to preparing students for successful futures beyond school.

Students moving on to:

  • Sixth Form
  • College
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employment
  • Higher Education

Supported in identifying suitable pathways and accessing any necessary support.

Where appropriate, receiving institutions are informed of relevant learning needs, and liaison takes place to ensure continuity of provision. 

Support During Social Times

Some students may find unstructured times of the day challenging. To support this, we offer:

  • Safe and supervised spaces at lunchtime
  • Social skills groups
  • Peer support opportunities
  • Buddy systems for new students

  • Access to Learning Mentors during break and lunchtime

  • Games Cafe

  • Gardening Club

These opportunities help students develop friendships, confidence, and a sense of belonging within the school community.

Strategies to Support Behaviour

Carre's operates a staged behaviour system designed to encourage positive choices and personal responsibility.

Where students have identified SEND needs, reasonable adjustments may be put in place to ensure fairness and accessibility. These adjustments are considered on an individual basis and may include additional warnings, adapted support strategies, or tailored interventions designed to help students understand expectations and achieve success.

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

For students whose needs are more complex, we may work with families and external professionals to request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

An EHCP can provide a comprehensive assessment of need and may enable access to additional resources and funding to ensure the most appropriate support is in place. Applications are made in partnership with families and relevant professionals and are supported by evidence gathered through the graduated approach.

Lincolnshire Local Offer

The Lincolnshire Local Offer provides information about services, support, and opportunities available for children and young people with SEND and their families.

The Local Offer includes information about:

  • Education services
  • Health services
  • Social care provision
  • Leisure and community activities
  • Parent support groups

The Local Offer aims to make it easier for families to access information, understand available support, and influence the development of local services.

Further Information

For more detailed information about SEND provision at Carre's Grammar School, please refer to:

  • CGS SEND Information Report
  • CGS Accessibility Plan
  • SEND Policy
  • Exam Access Arrangements
  • Extra Time in Public Examinations
  • Useful Resources

Contact Us

If you would like to discuss your child's needs or learn more about the support available, please email using: CGS Student Support

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