SEND Support
Hello, my name is Charlotte Evans and I am the interim SENCO at Harris Academy Peckham.
This page is an overview of the academy’s provision for students with additional needs. If you have any queries that are not covered here, please do get in touch with me at C.Evans2@harrispeckham.org.uk.
Our academy prides itself on the support we offer students with additional needs. We want you to feel as supported as possible on your child's educational journey, so please do get in touch if you have any queries.
A copy of our SEN policy can be downloaded below. Please see our governors page for details of the governor with responsibility for SEN.
We look forward to supporting your child or ward on their educational journey with us.
Charlotte Evans, Interim SENCO, Harris Academy Peckham
All students have the right to achieve their maximum academic and social potential
At the Academy we believe that all students have learning differences rather than learning difficulties. It is our policy to identify and assess these differences and ensure that learning is supported and differentiated to ensure outstanding progress is made by all students.
We offer a range of support to develop teachers' expertise and additional support within the classroom. This includes drop-in sessions, in-class training and observations from the SENCO, as well as specialist advice/input within the classroom. We also have a learning resource base in the Academy where students can access specialist intervention as appropriate.
At the bottom of this page you will find a summary of SEN provision at Harris Academy Peckham, outlining what we can currently offer for your child, depending on their needs and the support they require. If you have any additional questions, concerns or worries, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the SEND team.
Key contacts
The interim SENCO is Ms Charlotte Evans c.evans2@harrispeckham.org.uk
The SEN link at the local authority is Mr Apo Cagirici, Schools Safeguarding Coordinator, Southwark Council a.cagirici@southwark.gov.uk
Information on the Local Authority’s Local Offer can be found at: https://localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/
Students with SEND
Harris Academy Peckham is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education for all children. We believe that all children, including those identified as having Special Educational Needs as well as every other student, have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. This curriculum should be accessible to them, and they will be fully included in all aspects of Academy life.
We recognise that students learn at different rates and that there are many factors affecting achievement, including ability, emotional state, age and maturity. We are particularly aware of the needs of our students, for whom maturity is a crucial factor in terms of readiness to learn.
We believe that many students, at some time in their Academy career, may experience difficulties which affect their learning, and we recognise that these may be long or short term. At the Academy we aim to identify these needs as they arise and provide teaching and learning contexts which enable every child to achieve to his or her full potential.
At Harris Academy Peckham, we support the principles of the New Code of Practice and as such all teachers throughout the Academy take responsibility for meeting the needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.