Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND)

The Inclusion Department has a clear vision of the importance of assisting students who have been identified with a Special Education Need or Disability (SEND).

We are committed to providing an inclusive education, supporting all students to access the curriculum and participate fully in the life of the school.

We are a dedicated team who will always offer you a warm and professional welcome.

Our support and interventions include:

  • Dyslexic testing for new Year 7 intakes
  • Literacy and numeracy testing and assessment
  • If a child is not allocated one of the 22 specialist places, the application will still be considered in accordance with the school’s admission criteria
  • Small group work – to enable weaker ability students to progress with highly differentiated work
  • Additional literacy support – both 1:1, in lessons and as additional supported learning
  • EAL support – with a dedicated EAL Coordinator and external professional involvement. We have a dedicated room to enable new students to have some quality English support before accessing the mainstream curriculum
  • School Mentors and an in-school counsellor. Referrals are made to other agencies such as RISE where needed
  • Inclusion Club – social support at lunch and break times
  • Early Help Assessments and Professionals meetings
  • Dedicated mentor for children who are looked after or who have been previously looked after
  • Nurture group – for children identified to benefit from this support
  • In the event of equal ranking, places will be allocated in accordance with the distance criterion

We work with a variety of external agencies and make referrals for support where necessary.
If you do wish to find out more about The Hub Department please contact us.

 Meet the SENCO Sessions

We are delighted to offer dedicated “Meet the SENCO” sessions on 11th February 2026 and 3rd March 2026, providing parents and carers with a valuable opportunity to connect directly with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Mrs Bearpark.

What are these sessions for?
These informal, confidential sessions are designed for parents and carers of students with identified SEN, or those who have concerns about their child’s learning or development.

Who can attend?
These sessions are open to all parents and carers of students currently at Avon Valley School with identified SEN, or those who have concerns about their child’s learning or development.

Booking a slot is easy! Please use the link below.

Find Out More

 

Inclusion Staff

For general enquiries:

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Attendance

Mr M Clancy
Email

SENCO

Mrs A Bearpark
Email
Useful Resources

Summer Holiday Activities And Clubs In Warwickshire

Explore exciting activities, clubs, and events for children and families across Warwickshire this summer.

Designed to support learning, confidence and wellbeing, there is something for every child to enjoy.

Come and visit a country park this summer!

There’s a huge range of exciting outdoor activities to allow children to engage with nature, learn new skills, build up their confidence, and have lots of fun too. From boats and rafts to pop bottle rockets and flying kites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Make sure to follow the Warwickshire Country Parks Eventbrite page to stay up-to-date with all the latest events taking place near you.

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HAF (The Holiday Activities and Food Programme)

HAF (The Holiday Activities and Food Programme) is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) to provide young people who are in fulltime education (Reception to Year 11) and eligible for benefits-related free school meals with access to enriching activities and meals, for free, during the three main school holidays: Winter, Spring and Summer.

For a brochure of all activities offered by HAF, click the link below

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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we’d love to hear from you.

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