Aspirational for those with SEND
"We are passionate about providing the support required by all our young people so that they can realise their potential.
The school receives consultations from Hertfordshire Local Authority SEND team. We respond to these based on our knowledge of the pupil profiles of our cohorts.
In responding to Hertfordshire, James Marks Academy considers each individual's Education, Health and Care Plan. This enables the school to plan an appropriate transition and support plan, in partnership with parents.
We plan each pupil's learning and development plan and offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which starts with an individual's interests. Self-esteem is built up through the celebration of the pupils' successes.
At James Marks Academy, our pupils receive excellent support from our team of experienced and well-trained staff. Regular training (delivered in-house and through external professionals) ensures that colleagues keep up to date with developments in relation to supporting pupils with a variety of complex needs. Alongside this, we have a strong emphasis on a multi-agency approach, working together with outside agencies such as Speech and language, Occupational Therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, attendance team, Social Care and Voluntary Organisations.
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Hertfordshire Local Offer information on where the Local Authority’s Offer can be found
Ofsted
The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted as this is due seven terms after opening.
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