Special Educational Needs And Disabilities

Welcome to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) section of our website

At Fir Vale Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We believe that high-quality, adaptive teaching is the foundation of a successful education for all students, including those with additional needs. Our teachers use a range of strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners within the classroom, enabling students to access a broad and ambitious curriculum.

Where students require additional support, we work closely with families, students, staff and external agencies to identify needs and provide appropriate provision through a graduated response. Our aim is to ensure that every student feels supported, develops independence and achieves success both academically and personally.

On this page, you will find information about our SEND provision, the support available at Fir Vale, key policies and documents, and details of how to contact the SEND team. We value the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers and look forward to supporting your child throughout their journey with us.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring that all students are known, valued and supported to thrive, belong and succeed at Fir Vale School.

K Maude

Assistant Principal Inclusion and Provision SENDCo


SEND Impact Report

SEND Impact Report

Click here to read
SEND Policy

SEND Policy

Click here to read
SEND Report and Provision Map

SEND Report and Provision Map

Coming soon...

The SEND team at Fir Vale School is dedicated to ensuring that all students are known, valued and supported. We work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to provide the right support at the right time. 

For further information refer to our SEND Information Report and Policy above.

Key Contacts

Miss K Maude - Assistant Principal Inclusion and Provision SENDCo

Miss N Broughton - Deputy SENDCo

Miss O Moorhead - Inclusion Coordinator

Miss E Dubowitz - HLTA SEMH

Mrs M Saunders - SEND Admin

Additional Resources

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