At Forge Valley we endeavour to make every effort to achieve maximum inclusion of all students whilst meeting their needs. Recognition of the entitlement of all students to a balanced, broad-based curriculum is paramount.
Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND) Information
- Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) is Mrs K Heaton, please email KHeaton@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk
- Our SEND policy and information report is available on our policies page
- Useful Links:
SEND Local Offer
The Sheffield Parents Carers Forum - SEND complaints will be dealt with following the INOVA Multi-Academy Trust parental complaints policy: Policies | INOVA Multi-Academy Trust
- INOVA Multi-Academy Trust SEND Strategy is available on the Trust website: Inclusive Education | INOVA Multi-Academy Trust
About Our Integrated Resource
The Integrated Resource at Forge Valley School was established to provide a range of mainstream classroom support and targeted intervention provision for pupils with Autism and other social communication conditions.
All of our IR pupils have had a formal assessment and have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) with Autism/Social Communication as their primary need.
Our pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum and are able to access mainstream lessons with TA support. Targeted interventions are delivered in the IR, dependent on individual need.
All pupils with an IR place have a keyworker who will work closely with the pupil, their family and the wider school staff.
Our aim is to work with pupils to promote their independence and enable them to manage and understand their autism. Our support will help them develop strategies and skills to succeed.
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SEND Department Goals and Values
Support each other and our students with our words and actions, showing care, patience, empathy and encouragement.
Each person’s contributions and skills are equally valued.
Never give up. Show resilience and positivity. Be flexible and optimistic.
Demand the best of ourselves, each other and our students. Keep aspirations high and always work to the best of our ability.
Always remember communication is the key; sharing ideas, experience and resources. Making time to listen, being approachable with each other, our students and their parents/carers.
Teamship– we always work better together; encouraging each other, sharing the workload, working collaboratively and standing by each other.
Find solutions to problems and differences; talking things through with honesty, openness and calmness. Respecting each other’s views and being open to learning from them. Moving on is important.
Value difference in each other and our students; using our diverse strengths and skills to achieve the best outcomes those we work with.
Show a sense of humour, passion, commitment and energy. Be pro-active and make a positive contribution. Feel you have done a good job at the end of the day, always keeping the students at the heart of all our work.