The SEN department provides opportunities and support for all students to reach their full potential in lessons. Qualified teaching assistants are available for extra help in lessons as well as the use of laptops and other equipment for those who need it.

All students are valued and encouraged to achieve to the best of their ability.

Parent F.A.Q.

• How does the school know if my child needs extra help?
• What should I do if I think my child may have a special educational need or disability? Who can I contact for further information?
• What is an EHCP?
• How will I know if the school is supporting my child? 
• How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs? How are the school’s resources allocated to these needs?
• What support is available if my child has either a medical need or physical disability?
• What specialist services and expertise are available at the school?
• How will the school help me in supporting my child’s learning?
• What support will there be for my child’s well-being?
• How will the school help prepare my child for transfer to post-16 education?

What can Barnhill Community High Offer?

•            Learning and Literacy
•            Sensory and /or Physical Needs
•            Speech, Language and Social Communication
•            Social, Emotional and Mental Health