At Knights Enham Schools we provide… 

Inclusive and ambitious learning experiences where our school community feels safe and motivated to achieve their best.

'Together We Achieve'

Special Educational Needs 

Welcome to our school's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) page.

The school SEND coordinator (SENDCo) is Miss Field. 

The Governor responsible for SEND is Mrs Maratos.

Please read our SEND Policy and Information Report, written to inform parents and carers about how we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) at our school.

We hope that the information is clear and helpful. If you need further information, please contact the school on 01264 394777 or 012564 352151.  We look forward to talking with you.

At Knights Enham Schools we believe that:

• All children should be valued equally, regardless of their abilities and behaviour;
• All children are entitled to have access to a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum which is differentiated to meet individual needs;
• All children should, wherever possible, be fully integrated into the life of the school;
• All children should be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve their full potential;
• Parent partnership is vital to children’s success at school;
• Every teacher at Knights Enham Junior School is a teacher of every child, including those with SEND.

Useful Links:

• Hampshire SENDIASS

• Hampshire Local, OfferThe Hampshire Local Offer includes information about education, health, social care, preparation for adulthood, leisure services and impartial advice and support. Hampshire’s Local Offer (co-produced with parents, carers and young people) aims to help you find your way through the maze of information to reach the best solutions for you / your child.

• Department for Education's SEND Code of Practice  Statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.

• SEND Guide for Parents and CarersA guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• Hampshire Family Information and Services HubLink to Knights Enham Junior School's page

• Hampshire Special Educational Needs (SEN) service  Hampshire SEN service is dedicated to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service's primary function is to fulfil the local authority's statutory obligation to assess, meet and review the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), through engagement with families and supporting professionals.

• Hampshire CAMHSHampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems.

• Autism HampshireInformation, advice and guidance for adults, young people and children on the autism spectrum, and their parents, carers and professionals

• SPEECHLINK parent portal Welcome to the Parent Portal, our award-winning speech and language support website for parents, carers and families. The Parent Portal provides ideas and advice, information and activities for developing your child’s understanding, talking and listening in a way that works for all of your family.

Celebrating Our Commitment to the Hampshire Inclusion and Diversity Partnership (IDP)

Why we joined the Partnership?

At our school, we recognise that the world can be a wonderful place, and that diversity is something to be celebrated. Diversity enriches us, makes us stronger, and brings us together.

The overarching aim of the IDP is that:

Through a focus on equality and diversity, settings will develop further into places where people genuinely feel that they belong and, as a result, they will develop a strong and positive sense of self and an appreciation of their own and others' uniqueness and identity. Ultimately, this will impact on wider society as the children and young people in our schools today will grow into tomorrow’s adults. The partnership aims to shape children and develop critical thinking, skilling children up to challenge and confront prejudice, discrimination, and racism, in order for our communities to become inclusive in the broadest sense.

This commitment reflects and strengthens our school vision and values:

Inclusive and ambitious learning experiences where our school community feels safe and motivated to achieve their best.

‘Together We Achieve’

The Knights’ Way:

• Be Respectful
• Be Resilient
• Be Collaborative
• Be Nurturing
• Be Independent

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Intent

At Knights Enham School Federation, we value linguistic diversity and see pupils’ home languages as an asset. Our intent is to ensure that all pupils with English as an Additional Language feel welcomed, included and supported to achieve their full academic and social potential across both the Infant and Junior Schools. We aim to develop pupils’ confidence and competence in spoken and written English while maintaining high expectations for progress across the full curriculum. Through a consistent, inclusive approach across the federation, we strive to remove language barriers so that EAL learners can access learning, develop a strong sense of belonging and become confident, independent learners.

Implementation

EAL provision is embedded across the curriculum and supported through high-quality teaching in every classroom. Staff use a range of inclusive strategies such as clear modelling of language, visual supports, scaffolding, vocabulary pre-teaching and opportunities for structured talk. Learning is carefully differentiated so that EAL pupils can access age-appropriate content while developing their English skills.

Across both schools in the federation, pupils’ language proficiency is assessed on entry and monitored regularly to ensure appropriate support. Targeted interventions, small-group work and in-class support are used where necessary. Staff work closely with families, valuing pupils’ first languages and cultural backgrounds, and use these as a foundation for learning. Professional development ensures that staff have a shared understanding of effective EAL strategies and consistent practice across the Infant and Junior phases.

Impact

As a result of our EAL approach, pupils develop increasing confidence in spoken and written English and are able to fully access the curriculum. EAL learners make good progress from their starting points, narrowing gaps where they exist and achieving in line with their peers. Pupils demonstrate strong engagement in learning, positive attitudes and a sense of belonging within the school community. Through consistent practice across the federation, EAL pupils transition smoothly between the Infant and Junior Schools, ensuring continuity of support and sustained progress.