SEN(D)

Our SEND provision underpins everything we do at St Michael's to ensure that our learning community is truly inclusive. We want all our students to grow in 'wisdom and stature' by valuing that which is unique in every child, and we ensure that students with SEN or disabilities are supported and nurtured to enable them to flourish and reach their potential.

At St Michael's, we are proud to be part of such a diverse student community where we strive to meet the needs of all students, and we have high aspirations for all.

We support students with a wide range of challenges, identified in all four categories of need.

• Communication and language e.g: Autism (ASC)
• Cognition and Learning e.g: Dyslexia
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health e.g: ADHD
• Sensory & Physical, e.g. Visual / Hearing impairment, Cerebral Palsy
• Or a combination of these needs.

We have a team of TA’s and support staff, as well as access to a range of internal and external specialist staff, who support students with accessing the curriculum, as well as developing skills for life. We have our own Speech and Language therapist, EAL teacher and work closely with the Autism & Complex Needs team to ensure we are providing our students with the best opportunities to succeed.

St Michael's currently has two resource-based provisions within the mainstream school, supporting ASC and Cognition and Learning. The allocation to these provisions is through Sefton local authority and students require an EHCP. These provisions function within the mainstream environment and allow students to access the mainstream curriculum and lessons, promoting independence whilst receiving the tailored intervention they require. 

We have our own SEMH hub in which multiple interventions are run across the school week. These interventions are for any students who we feel may require them, regardless of their SEN need. This may be mentoring, confident me or zones of regulation, among others. If a student requires further additional intervention, the SENCO will observe lessons, gather teacher feedback and give advice. 

In the SEND department, we value relationships with our families and believe that this is essential to ensure our students make good progress. We host regular Coffee Mornings for parents of children with SEND needs and work closely with external agencies to help us remove any barriers that families or students are facing. 

We are proud to have recently won the award for "Most supportive Mainstream School" in the Sefton Parent/Carer awards. 

Any enquiries regarding the SEND provision at St Michael's High, please contact:-

Mrs C Middleton (SENCO) sendco@stmichaels.allsaintsmat.org

Mr C Roberts (Assistant SENCO)  sendco@stmichaels.allsaintsmat.org

Further information regarding SEND provision at St Michael's High, can be found in the documents below.

For further information, please contact Mrs C Middleton (Assistant Head for Inclusion/SENDCo) or Mr C Roberts (Assistant SENDCo) sendco@stmichaels.allsaintsmat.org