SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Learning Changes Lives
All Croydon Schools and Academies are committed to and adopt a similar approach to meeting the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs. There is a shared expectation that all students, regardless of their specific needs and disabilities, should be offered inclusive educational opportunities which will enable them to make the best possible progress in school and ensure they can actively participate in the wider aspects of school life.
For any questions or concerns please contact SBrooks@lanfranc.org.uk
Ms Suezette Brooks SENCO
The revised new SEND Code of Practice came into force on April 1st 2015 and can be read here
We Believe That
All students should receive educational opportunities that enable them to reach their academic potential.
All students should receive educational and enrichment opportunities that enable them to develop personal and social skills that will prepare them to make an active and positive contribution to the wider community in adult life.
All students should be encouraged, valued and accepted whatever their individual abilities, needs and aspirations.
Students make the greatest progress and achievement if they are active partners in the activities provided to bring about their success.
Students with SEND should be identified early and the appropriate provision must be made for students with SEND in line with the statutory duties and best practice guidelines set out in the most recent Department for Education Code of Practice for SEND (DfE/DoH, 2015).
Useful Information and Links
Emotional, Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Links
World Health Organisation: Information for Parents and Carers to Share
MIND: Coronavirus and Your Wellbeing
Young Minds: What to do if You're Worried about Coronavirus
Worry and OCD: Coronavirus Survival Tips
Movement Meditation for Children who Need to Move: Smiling Minds
Online Education Resources
Educational Games
Crash Course Kids (Youtube)
Crest Awards - Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards- Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Nature Detectives - A lot of these can be done in a garden, or in the forests, if you live in one.
SEND Focus
Hearing Impairment
Take a look at the Museum of London resources about deaf history and the Great Fire of London.
- Museum of London - The Great Fire of London for schools
- Deaf Londoners in the 1660s (museumoflondon.org.uk)
Reading, Education and Enrichment Resources
While you are at home, take the opportunity to do extra reading. You might find some of the books below interesting.
Books for KS3 AND KS4
- Double Act - Jacqueline Wilson
- Dustbin Baby - Jacqueline Wilson
- The Charlie Barber Treatment - Carole Lloyd
- The Lost Boys' Appreciation Society - Alan Gibbons
- The Spying Game - Pat Moon
