• Recognise that all students are talented and that it is our duty as educators to support in the discovery, development and enjoyment of these talents
• Promote the understanding that we are all teachers of individuals, some of whom may have special needs. It is our duty to help all students learn to the best of their ability.
• Support the concept of learning potential and provide students with appropriate support in order to maximise their learning as part of the Equal Opportunities policy of the College.
• Support all students to become independent and proactive learners

Our key aim is to help our students to help themselves; we will promote and support their journey towards independence in learning and in life. We do our best to ensure that there is the necessary provision for all students in this College who have SEND and ensure that those needs are known to all who are likely to have contact with them. We have a SEND team of skilled staff who specialise in SEND provision and support, working alongside highly skilled teachers and support staff.

Once a child’s needs are identified, support will be provided in a range of ways including:

• Quality first teaching, with suitable scaffolding to meet all learners’ needs, supported by training from outside agencies
• Modification of teaching methods/materials
• A regularly reviewed learning passport, aimed to improve communication and consistency of support within the Assess/Plan/ Do/Review framework
• Classroom support by teacher/Teaching Assistant (TA)
• Subject level small group intervention
• Specialised intervention programmes including: phonics teaching, dyslexia support, autism support, life skills and social, emotional and mental health support
• Input from external agencies
• Specialist equipment
• ICT support

We believe that academic success requires support from home as well as school and as such we seek to encourage parents to take an active part in their child’s education. Regular opportunities are provided for parents and carers to come into school to discuss support and review progress, both formally and informally.​

Our SENCO is Mrs Joanna Greet and her email address is jgreet@helston.tpacademytrust.org

Policies listed below can be found HERE 

• SEND Policy (TPAT)
• SEND Info Report and College Offer
• Equality Policy (TPAT)
• Equality Policy - HCC Accessibility Plan
• Equality Policy - HCC Action Plan
   

HCC is proud to have been awarded Dyslexia Friendly Status, recognising the school’s strong commitment to inclusive practice and high quality support for all learners. During the accreditation visit, reviewers praised the calm, positive atmosphere evident across the school and the consistently warm, purposeful interactions between staff and students.

The panel highlighted the successful implementation of high quality teaching strategies, noting how these approaches ensure that teaching strategies are “helpful for all” and enable students to access curriculum content with confidence. The expertise within the SEND team was commended, with students and parents speaking positively about the support they receive.

Reviewers also noted a whole school dedication to inclusion, reflected in every conversation with staff and in the reflective, honest and positive feedback from students. This award celebrates HCC’s commitment to getting it right for every learner.