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Welcome from the SENDCo

Hello and welcome to our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) page. My name is Rachael Harding, and I am proud to be the SENDCo at Sheringham High School.

At Sheringham High, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive, supportive environment where individual needs are understood and met.

Our SEND provision has been on a rapid journey of improvement in recent years, and we are now recognised as a mainstream school with excellent SEND provision. This is something that we, as a school, are incredibly proud of. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, the collaboration with families, and our unwavering belief that every student matters.

The SEND landscape is ever-changing and remains very challenging, but we are committed to doing everything in our power to support students as best we can with the resources we have available. We work closely with students, parents, and staff to ensure tailored strategies and interventions are in place, helping every student feel valued and confident.

Further information can be found in our SEND Information Report and SEND policy on this webpage. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns. You can either call the school office on 01263 822363 or email rharding@sheringhamhigh.org.uk.

Student Voice

Year 9 boy

“I use the SEND Base as a timeout as it's a different environment, and easier to focus when overstimulated. It is available just to talk to someone or ask for help when I need the support. The SEND base is a supportive and encouraging space. I have scheduled time which allows me to prepare for other lessons and catch up. I believe that it is more of an alternative space to work in. Even if it is not scheduled, I still have the option to come to SEND when I am still struggling inside or outside of school.”

Year 8 girl

“It’s amazing, there is always someone to talk to. They help when I’m stressed. Social times in SEND is a place where it’s not as crowded, and there is the opportunity to play games and activities - it’s a space to de-stress and make friends with different aged students”

Year 8 boy

“SEND Base is my form room – I come in first thing, say ‘hi!’ and check on my day. I also come to the SEND Base when I struggle in lessons. I set a 3-minute timer, so I know when to go back to the lesson. It helps me.

Year 13 girl

“I have used the SEND Base a lot, especially when my pain levels are high or I’m feeling particularly anxious. It’s a calm environment to work in. The team are friendly and approachable and there are always staff in here. I use the space to reset and rest and it has helped me to achieve my potential in Year 13”.