Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) at Kader Academy
At Kader Academy, we are committed to meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every child makes the best possible progress.
Our SEND provision is led by a dedicated team:
The team work closely with staff, families and external professionals to ensure that support is carefully matched to each child’s individual needs.
Our Approach
We recognise that every child is different and, therefore, their needs are unique. Wherever possible, we aim to meet the needs of pupils with SEND within a mainstream classroom setting, through high-quality teaching and carefully adapted support.
Our approach is rooted in early identification, clear assessment and responsive provision. Leaders and staff work together to ensure that barriers to learning are identified quickly and addressed effectively.
Areas of Need
In line with the SEND Code of Practice, we support pupils across four broad areas of need:
- Communication and Interaction
- Cognition and Learning
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Sensory and Physical Needs
Understanding these areas allows us to plan appropriate support and ensure pupils access learning in ways that work for them.
Our Inclusive Vision
Our curriculum is built on three powerful strands:
Relationships, Identity and Ambition
These pillars ensure that:
- Every child feels safe, known and valued
- Diversity is celebrated and respected
- All pupils are supported to achieve highly, regardless of need or starting point
We believe that inclusion is not an add-on: it is the standard through which high-quality teaching and learning is delivered.
High Quality Teaching for All
Our teaching model is rooted in:
- Inclusive Excellence
- Effective Assessment
- Oracy
This means:
- Lessons are carefully adapted so all pupils can access the same ambitious curriculum
- Teachers use ongoing assessment to respond quickly to pupils’ needs
- Support may include scaffolds, visuals, adapted questioning and real-time feedback
- Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence in speaking and expressing themselves
By focusing on high-quality, adaptive teaching, we remove barriers to learning and ensure every child can succeed.
Types of Support Available
Support at Kader Academy is flexible and tailored. It may include: High-quality, targeted classroom teaching with adaptive strategies
- Small group interventions led by teachers or teaching assistants
- Specialist programmes delivered by trained staff
- Advice and involvement from external agencies, such as Educational Psychologists or Speech and Language specialists
- Individualised support for pupils with more complex needs
How Support is Allocated
The academy budget includes funding to support pupils with SEND.
Decisions about how this funding is used are made by the Headteacher, in consultation with the SENDCo and governors. Together, they review the needs of pupils across the school and allocate resources, staffing and training accordingly.
Where necessary:
- Additional funding may be requested from the Local Authority
- Applications can be made for exceptional needs funding or individual pupil support
This ensures that pupils with more complex needs receive the appropriate level of provision.
Working with external agencies
We work closely with a range of external professionals to strengthen our provision. This ensures that staff receive expert advice and that strategies used in school are informed, targeted and impactful.
Where appropriate, children may be referred for further assessment or specialist input to better understand and support their needs.
The Local Middlesbrough SEND offer
All Local Authorities are required to publish information about services available for children and young people with SEND aged 0–25. This is known as the Local Offer.
The Local Offer helps families understand what support is available in the local area and improves transparency and choice.
You can find details of Middlesbrough’s Local Offer here:
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/fsd
or by contacting the Middlesbrough Family Information Service on 01642 354200
Our Commitment
At Kader Academy, we are proud of our inclusive approach. Through strong leadership, skilled staff and effective partnerships, we ensure that:
- Needs are identified early and accurately
- Support is responsive and evidence-informed
- Pupils are able to access learning and make meaningful progress
Our aim is simple: to ensure that every child is supported to succeed and achieve their full potential.