Burlington House School provides special educational needs support for pupils in a variety of ways, from targeted small group and one to one sessions to in-class and therapeutic support. With highly qualified and experienced staff, our aim is to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential, whatever challenges they may face, and leaves us able to work as independently and confidently as possible.
A whole-school, SpLD-friendly approach
We operate a school-wide commitment that all pupils are taught in a way that is friendly to specific learning differences at all times, using a variety of multi-sensory techniques and supported by assistive technology wherever possible. Rather than singling pupils out, this equips every child with the strategies, tools and confidence to work as independently as possible within the classroom.
What our SENCo Team does
Our SENCo Team is responsible for the special educational needs provision across the school. Their work includes managing annual reviews, preparing reports for statutory assessments, and maintaining the SEN register and pupil summaries. They liaise closely with our therapeutic staff, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and school counsellors, and with external agencies such as educational psychology services, legal services and educational authorities.
The team also takes an active role in the admissions process and in screening prospective pupils, advises on the transition to post-16 education, supports form tutors with the needs of individual pupils, promotes appropriate teaching in relation to our statement objectives, and attends tribunals where school representation is required.
Therapy and teaching, working together
Our therapeutic team works hand in hand with teaching staff, so that teaching informs therapy and therapy informs teaching. You can read more about each strand of support on the pages for assistive technology, counselling, skills for learning, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
Our support at a glance
- Targeted small group, one to one, in-class and therapeutic support
- A whole-school approach friendly to specific learning differences
- A dedicated SENCo Team managing reviews, statutory assessments and transitions
- Full-time, on-site Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and counselling
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To see how our support could help your child, come and meet our team at an open morning.