SEND

We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as The Bridge Academy’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Team, also known as the SENDCo. We also wanted to answer a few common questions around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and ensure that you have the necessary details to contact me for any SEND related queries.

Education, Health and Care Plans

A large proportion of our work involves gathering evidence and applying for Education, Health and Care Plans to support our pupils and facilitate transition to new settings. More information on Education, Health and Care Plans can be found at Staffordshire Connects | EHCPs (Education Health and Care Plans), Assessments and Reviews.

Neurodiversity

A common misconception around special educational needs is that this refers solely to cognition or learning difficulties. Special Educational Needs also covers:

  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD);
  • Communication and Interaction difficulties (such as Autism Spectrum Condition ASC); and
  • Sensory and Physical difficulties

Referral to specialist agencies for assessment of potential neurodiversity (such as ADHD or Autism) can be completed by the school.

Reports

SEND Information Report

Contact Details

If you have any questions about your child regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and you want to talk further about these, then please contact us via email bss.send@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

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Mrs Zoe Franks

Deputy Headteacher

Co-Acting SENCo

Mrs Jenny Bee

SENDCo (ATLP)

Co-Acting SENCo