SEND

It is our fundamental belief that every student has the right to be seen as an individual within our institutional, local, national and global context, and most importantly, as an individual whose experiences, circumstances, disadvantages and challenges do not prevent them from achieving their full personal, academic and social potential.

At Harris Academy Peckham, we believe that that inclusion is a journey for all and not just a destination for some, and to this end we support our staff and students in their journey within the classroom towards the goal of helping our young people to feel secure, confident and successful in their learning.

Within the SEND department, we are very aware of the importance of ensuring that our young people, including and especially those with SEND, experience a sense of safety and security in an inclusive educational environment, where they receive equal respect and in which their individuality is valued.

We seek to promote this intent by ensuring that there is equality of access and opportunity to all areas of the curriculum, as well as PSHE education, to help our young people to understand how they can make their own contributions as global citizens and think critically about the world around them. Central to this vision is ensuring that there is an understanding of the individual learning differences of our students and providing them with excellent teaching within the classroom environment. 

As literacy and numeracy skills are fundamental in each students’ wellbeing and academic success, we prioritise the mastery of these concepts at Key Stage 3 to ensure that when our students begin Key Stage 4, no matter their starting point, they are able to persevere and strive for mastery across the curriculum.

With our teachers equipped to differentiate and adapt an ambitious curriculum to meet the individual needs within their classroom, this firm understanding of individual need and the confidence of our staff in delivering quality-first teaching forms the foundation of our inclusive mainstream provision. Such practice supports students with SEND in making exceptional progress and continuing on their learning journey beyond Key Stage 4, as life-long, independent learners.

Further details of the curriculum can be downloaded below.