The SEND Department supports teaching and learning of students with special educational needs, including those with statements, in the following areas;
- Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including formal diagnosis of dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia;
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD); and
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMD)
The SEN Department is located in the heart of the school and is easily accessible to both students and staff.
Our approach
Our approach is based on thoughtful planning to meet the changing needs of individuals and groups of students through in-depth monitoring and assessment as part of the whole Inclusion Department and in partnership with teachers, families and professionals to enhance understanding of students and implement complementary provision.
Local Offer
In response to the Children and Families Bill, Local Authorities are required to publish information about the provision that is available in their area for children and young people from 0-25 who have special educational needs. This is called the Local Offer.
The link to the local offer for Northamptonshire can be found on the local authority website:
https://localoffer.northnorthants.gov.uk/home
The Spires Academy also has lots of information on Local Offers for ADHD and ASD.
https://www.spiresacademy.org.uk/local-offer/
SEND Information Report
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 require all schools to publish and keep under review information regarding our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At Rushden Academy we hope parents/carers of current and prospective pupils find the following information helpful. We encourage all interested parties to contact the school for more information (01933 350391).
Rushden Academy's SEND report can be found below:
SEND Information Report November 2024-2025
Useful links
IASS - Information Advice and Support for Parents in Northamptonshire
Children and Families act 2014
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Raise a concern
if you wish to raise any concerns about your child potentially having SEND needs, please use the form below. This will be sent to us and we will contact you as soon as possible to support and guide you. To contact Mrs C Leech (SENCO), please email or call 01933 350391.
For further resources and guidance, please click on the link below:
