Special Educational Needs

Dear TGS Pupils, Prospective pupils and Parents,

We hope you are having a lovely term! As school allocations are now in process, we are very excited to meet our new Reception and Year 7 students in September 2023! The SEND Team have put together some information that we hope will be helpful in letting you know what to expect as a returning or new student and hope it may ease some anxiety.  It is completely normal to have some anxiety when returning to school– Ms McGuffog and the Inclusion Team will do everything we can to help allay any worries and make return as smooth as possible.  If you or your parents/carers have any questions between now and September – please email me at amcguffog@thegatwickschool.org.uk and I will be more than happy to discuss your questions.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Miss McGuffog

SENDCo

The Gatwick School is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all the pupils living in our local area.  We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs or a disability have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum, which is accessible to them, and to be fully included in all aspects of school life. The Gatwick School is a non-selective all-through school open to all religious faiths and those with no faith.

We believe that all children should be equally valued in school.  We will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all pupils can flourish and feel safe.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Gatwick School is committed to inclusion.  Part of the schools strategic planning for improvement is to develop cultures, policies and practices that include all learners.  We aim to engender a sense of community and belonging, and to offer new opportunities to learners who may have experienced previous difficulties. This does not mean that we will treat all learners in the same way, but that we will respond to learners in ways which take account of their varied life experiences and needs.

We believe that educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all learners, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, impairment, attainment and background.