At The Radclyffe School, every young person is valued, included, and supported to achieve their very best. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, ambitious provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our SEND team works in partnership with students, families, school staff, and external professionals to create an environment where all learners feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Our Vision: Inclusion, Ambition, and Belonging
We believe that all students — including those with SEND, deserve access to a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum that prepares them for life beyond school. We remove barriers to learning through high‑quality teaching, targeted support, and personalised pathways that promote independence, confidence, and resilience.
Students with SEND learn alongside their peers in mainstream classrooms, with additional support provided through our graduated response. This includes differentiated teaching, small‑group intervention, specialist programmes, and bespoke strategies tailored to individual needs.
What We Support
We provide support for a wide range of needs, including:
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Cognition and Learning — difficulties with literacy, numeracy, memory, processing, or general learning
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Communication and Interaction — including speech, language, and social communication needs
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health — anxiety, emotional regulation, behaviour, and wellbeing
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Sensory and/or Physical Needs — hearing, visual, physical, or sensory processing differences
Our facilities are designed to support accessibility, including wheelchair friendly spaces and quiet working areas.
Early Identification and the Graduated Response
We follow the national graduated approach of assess – plan – do – review, ensuring needs are identified early and support is adapted over time.
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Early identification through close monitoring, teacher feedback, and assessment
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Co‑produced support plans developed with families and professionals
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Evidence‑based interventions delivered by trained SEND staff
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Regular reviews to ensure support remains effective and responsive
This approach ensures every student receives the right support at the right time.
Working in Partnership
Strong relationships are central to our SEND provision.
We work closely with parents and carers, valuing your insight and involving you in every stage of your child’s journey. We also collaborate with external agencies such as:
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Educational Psychologists
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Speech and Language Therapists
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Occupational Therapists
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CAMHS and mental health services
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Local Authority SEND teams
This multi‑agency approach ensures our students benefit from specialist expertise and coordinated support.
Curriculum, Pathways, and Preparation for Adulthood
Our curriculum is flexible and responsive, offering a range of pathways at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Students may access:
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Mainstream lessons with high‑quality teaching
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Targeted small‑group intervention
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Bespoke SEMH programmes
We place strong emphasis on preparation for adulthood, supporting students to develop independence, life skills, and confidence for their next steps — whether further education, training, or employment.
Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
All students, including those with SEND, have equal access to:
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Enrichment activities
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School trips
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Leadership opportunities
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Clubs
This reflects our ethos of Working Together for Excellence and ensures every student experiences a rich and fulfilling school life.
Policies, Reports, and Compliance
Our SEND provision meets statutory requirements under:
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SEND Code of Practice (2015)
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Children and Families Act (2014)
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Equality Act (2010)
For detailed information, please see our:
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SEND Information Report
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Accessibility Plan
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SEND Policy
Contact Us
If your child has a special educational need or disability and you would like to discuss how we can support them at The Radclyffe School, please contact our SEND Department:
Ms Ara ([email protected])
Assistant Headteacher & SENCO
0161 622 3200
We are here to help, listen, and work with you to ensure your child thrives.
