Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Supporting individual needs
SEND
The majority of our students experience the co-occurrence of mental health, neurodivergence and SEND needs and all have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP)
Our provision supports each student to ensure that their individual needs are met, this is made possible by staff working with learners, parents and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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We are able to support students with any OT or Speech and Language support, if this is written into their EHCPs. We can support this by attending meetings with the agencies, helping to build a programme to meet their needs and support this within the College Setting, also providing a calm, safe space for these sessions to take place, with the therapist.
Every student has Pathway to suit them, meeting the needs of their EHCP outcomes, supporting with their progression of personal or academic growth. These pathways are:
- Purple (Building mental health and resilience),
- Blue (Academic and preparation for adulthood),
- Yellow (Pathway to employment).
When it is time for students to sit exams, mocks are taken to help practice exam conditions, allowing anxiety to ease and for the young person to achieve the best they can, in their actual exam.
Reasonable adjustments can be applied for as outlined in their EHCPs and usual way of working in the classroom.
The Inclusion College team also carry our Annual Reviews and have regular contact with SEN, to ensure the best support possible for our young people.
SEND Report Executive Summary
Inclusion College is a specialist post‑16 college for young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
We work with students who need a smaller, more supportive learning environment to rebuild confidence, develop skills and prepare for their next step.
Every student matters
Every student at Inclusion College follows an individual programme shaped around their needs, interests and goals. Alongside recognised English and Maths qualifications, students take part in vocational learning, employability development, enrichment activities and life skills work. Emotional wellbeing and mental health support are built into daily practice, not treated as an add‑on.
Teaching and support.
Teaching and support are delivered through small groups and one‑to‑one sessions, allowing staff to adapt learning creatively and respond quickly when students need more help. Progress is monitored across learning, wellbeing and personal development, with regular reviews that involve students, families and professionals.
Support follows a graduated approach, using clear assessment, targeted interventions and ongoing review. We work closely with external agencies where required and place strong value on listening to students, understanding what works for them and helping them to develop self‑advocacy skills.
Parents and carers are seen as essential partners.
We prioritise open, respectful communication and aim to rebuild trust in education for families who may have had difficult past experiences.
Preparing young people for life beyond Inclusion College is a core focus of our work. Transition planning is personalised and realistic, supporting students to move on to further education, employment, supported internships or specialist pathways with confidence and clarity.
Our aim is simple:
To provide the right support, at the right time, so every young person can move forward with greater independence, resilience and belief in themselves.
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Telephone: 01256 587 718
email: info@inclusioncollege.org.uk
Unit 5
Meridian Office Park
Osborn Way
Hook
RG27 9HY
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