Special Educational Needs
Aims
Marden high School recognises that there is a need to provide a positive, welcoming and effective learning environment for all members of our community. We aim to provide an appropriate and imaginative education for all; maintaining and further developing our ability to cater successfully for the individual requirements of students with a wide range of special educational needs.
How we work
Marden High School works closely with parents, students and other agencies to ensure that needs are thoroughly assessed and that effective learning programmes are provided to meet the needs of individual students. We are also aware that for many students social and emotional needs may create significant barriers to learning and that no student can reach their optimum potential unless they feel secure and happy within their learning environment. We are committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to support. We work closely with the school’s own pastoral systems and any outside agencies whose input may help in increasing the knowledge and effectiveness of the school staff.
The SEN department has a positive and flexible approach to meeting the needs of individual students. Our excellent links with other schools and training providers within the area enable us to offer a wide range of educational experience to our students.
Facilities
Marden High School provides a suite of rooms known as the Inclusion Centre to help to support the needs of students with special educational needs. The Centre provides rooms for small group and individual support during lessons and is also available for extra curricular activities.
Six rooms have been acoustically treated to make them suitable for teaching deaf students. The resource base for the deaf is staffed by a teacher and several teaching assistants specifically trained and experienced in communication support for deaf students.
The Inclusion Centre also has good access to the schools computer network and up to date equipment to aid and enhance learning.
Students with special educational needs work in all areas of our building and have access to the whole National Curriculum. We are aware that the design of the school building can create a substantial disadvantage for disabled students and for several years have worked continually to make reasonable adjustments to improve access.
Contacting Us
Parents of deaf students considering a placement at Marden High School should contact Ms. J. Seaman, Head of the Sensory Impairment Team at Beacon Hill School. Telephone (0191) 643 3000
Parents with any other form of special educational needs are advised to contact Mrs J. Kindley the schools Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Senco).
Any parent is welcome to view our facilities by arrangement.