Inclusion is at the heart of our Trust and here at Hazel Wood we believe educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all our students, whatever their age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, specific need, attainment and background. We do pay particular attention to the provision for the achievement of different groups of students;
- Students who need to learn English as an additional language (EAL).
- Minority ethnic and faith groups, travellers, asylum seekers and refugees.
- Students with special educational needs (SEND).
- Those who are looked after by the Local Authority (CYPIC/CIC – Children and Young People in Care/Children in Care).
- Others such as those have long term medical conditions, those who are young carers; those in families under stress; those who are in receipt of free school meals and or the pupil premium.
We have a child-centred, inclusive approach to education and we are committed to a broad, balanced, and aspirational curriculum for all our students. We are dedicated to ensuring all pupils receive a high-quality education and realise their academic potential regardless of any challenges they may face.
Pupils with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) are educated in the classroom alongside peers where they receive high quality teaching. A number of pupils may be withdrawn from selected lessons to receive specialist teaching/intervention which is organised on a personalised and individual level.
Pupils with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) receive the necessary support as set out in their EHC Plan. They have a personalised support programme with focus on their specific needs and outcomes. There are various strategies used for other additional needs pupils and are offered on a personalised level. Booster interventions (such as RWI and peer reading) are also provided for pupils not included on the SEN register.
Our approach can best be understood in our three-tier model, which is outlined in the document within the drop down menu on the left hand side of this page.
Hazel Wood High School SENCO
Our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) at Hazel Wood High School is Mrs. R Davison.
Mrs. Davison is the key point of contact for teachers, pupils, parents and other agencies and can offer support and advice for the identification of needs and suitable provision to meet those needs.
Through the management of provision, Mrs. Davison maintains an overview of the progress of pupils with SEND and will seek to develop practice to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and support. This covers both our provision within the Aspire Centre and our mainstream school setting.
Should you wish to speak with Mrs. Davison or our wider SEND team you can do so via email to senco@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk, otherwise please contact our school office.
Bury Local Offer
You can find further information on the Bury Local Authority offer in the links on the left hand side of this page.
As part of this offer, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Bury recently launched the Thriving in Bury mental health resources for children and young people. The resources have been co-developed with young people and education staff in Bury to improve access to information which supports young people with their emotional wellbeing.
This online platform provides useful information and resources about local services, youth groups, emotional concerns and issues, national helplines and digital support. Resources for both young people and parents/carers can be found in the link to the 'thrive padlets' on the left hand side of this page.