ASK ACRE HEADS SEND
How can we help?
Ask a question about SEND, inclusion or support at Acre Heads.
A helpful starting point
Most concerns begin with a conversation with your child’s class teacher. We will listen, look carefully at your child’s strengths and needs, and agree the next steps with you.
This guide provides general school information. It does not diagnose needs or replace a conversation with our SEND team.
OUR APPROACH
The four areas of need
We understand needs through the four broad areas in the current statutory SEND Code of Practice, while preparing for the Government’s 2026 reforms.
Communication
and Interaction
For example, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including social communication differences and autism.
Cognition and
Learning
For example, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, and moderate or more complex learning difficulties.
Social, Emotional
and Mental Health
For example, anxiety, emotional regulation, attachment needs and difficulties affecting wellbeing, relationships or engagement.
Sensory and/or
Physical Needs
For example, hearing or visual impairment, sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, motor or medical needs.
Children may have needs across more than one area. Support is planned around each individual child’s strengths, needs and barriers—not simply a diagnosis or label. Looking ahead: The Government’s 2026 SEND reforms propose a clearer national framework of universal, targeted, targeted-plus and specialist support. These proposals have not yet replaced the existing statutory SEND framework. Acre Heads will review and update its published information as legislation, National Inclusion Standards and implementation guidance are confirmed.
HOW WE SUPPORT
Assess – Plan –
Do – Review
We use a graduated approach so support is well matched to each child’s needs. We work closely with children, families and external professionals, keeping the child at the centre of every decision.
Find out more about our approachBelonging at Acre Heads
Included in every opportunity
Inclusion is at the heart of school life at Acre Heads. Every child is supported to take part in learning, play, trips, sport and enrichment—because everyone belongs.
Same school.
Same opportunities.
A brighter future.
In the classroom
High-quality teaching and thoughtful adjustments.
Outside Provision
Playing, learning and growing together.
In sport
Building confidence, independence and teamwork.
Through enrichment
Discovering new talents, interests and experiences.
How we meet individual needs
Our graduated provision
Support begins with excellent inclusive teaching and becomes increasingly personalised when a child needs something additional or different.
Universal provision
For every child: high-quality inclusive teaching, clear routines, adapted resources, visual support and reasonable adjustments.
Targeted provision
When something more is needed: carefully planned individual or small-group support, reviewed for its impact.
Enhanced Specialist Provision
For more complex needs: children may access Acre Heads’ internally funded Paddington enhanced provision, alongside individualised support informed by assessment and advice from relevant specialist professionals.
Provision is matched to each child’s strengths, needs and agreed outcomes. Examples describe our approach and do not represent a fixed entitlement to a particular intervention or service.
SEND documents and support
Everything you need, in one place
Our current SEND policies, statutory information and supporting documents are maintained together in the SEND section of our School Policies page.
SEND document centre
Current and centrally maintained
Visit one clear location for Acre Heads’ current SEND documentation.
- SEND Policy
- SEND Information Report
- Accessibility Plan
- Equality information and objectives
Policies and statutory information
Our responsibilities
Read how we identify needs, plan provision, work with families and meet our statutory duties.
Visit the SEND policy sectionProvision and professional support
What support may look like
Explore our graduated provision, Paddington enhanced provision and the professionals who may support children and families.
Explore provision documentsAccessibility and equality
Participation and belonging
See how we remove barriers, make reasonable adjustments and increase access to learning and school life.
View accessibility documents