SEND & Learning Support
Boston Grammar School has high aspirations and expectations for all our young people. We provide every student with the best possible environment for learning to ensure each student can achieve their full potential, appreciating and valuing their own strengths. At Boston Grammar School, we work with the students enabling them to overcome barriers, to successfully achieve both academically and being prepared as an adult to become exceptional members of the community.
We recognise that most students find they can progress with the help of their subject teachers and tutors, but some students may require tailored and targeted support beyond this of a temporary or permanent nature. We seek to embrace the needs of all, ensuring that students with identified needs are able to access the full curriculum complying with the SEN Code of Practice (January 2015) and Equality Act 2010.
Examples of need we have successfully supported include:
- Dyslexia
- Slow Processing
- Physical Disabilities such as visual or hearing impairment
- Autistic Spectrum Condition
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mental health and emotional issues
- Chronic Medical Conditions
Inclusion is central to our ethos and values and we have an excellent team to enact targeted support:
Mrs H Emery
Assistant Headteacher / SEND Coordinator
Mr M Blackman
Teaching Assistant
Miss K Brocklesby
Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Brocklesby
Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Clarricoates
Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Lyon
Teaching Assistant
Mrs J McHenry
Teaching Assistant
Mrs E McKie
Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Peall
Teaching Assistant
Mr J Ullyatt-Sands
Teaching Assistant
Family Feedback
The SEND department gathers information from our families several times a year through questionnaires, meetings, phone calls and more. We are fortunate to have such supportive families working with us as we constantly review and improve our provision for students with SEND.
Some testimonials from our parents include:
"Support continues to exceed expectations. The teachers are amazing."
"Having moved from a previous school, we are extremely impressed with the SEND provision provided so far. We are very pleased with the support and communication which has been given to us and our child. Many thanks."
"The care and support provided is exceptional and has made such a difference to my son. My son is happy and confident going into school and fully trusts that they are there to support him if need be. The staff are very good at what they do and we are so grateful for their support and care."
"SEND department are amazing. My son's needs are always met and the support he has access to is of high standard."
If you are worried about some aspect of your child's learning, development, behaviour or progress or if you have a child with special educational needs and want to know more about the support they are getting, then please email our SENDCo Mrs Emery at Holly.Emery@bostongrammarschool.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
Access Arrangements
If a student has an identified learning need or disability that means that he or she is disadvantaged in comparison to other students of similar ability, he or she may qualify for access arrangements for public examinations.