SEND

Send and Inclusion

At Three Rivers Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every student is able to thrive within a broad, ambitious and inclusive curriculum, regardless of need. We believe that all young people should feel supported, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

Our Approach

Our Inclusion Team works closely with students, families and staff to ensure that individual needs are understood and met effectively. Our approach ensures that needs are:

Identified early through screening, assessment and monitoring
Carefully planned for via Ordinarily Available and Personalised Provision
Supported through targeted interventions
Regularly reviewed in partnership with families, children and staff

We support the whole child, including academic progress, social development, emotional wellbeing, sense of belonging and independence.

What We Provide

We offer a wide range of support, adapted to meet individual needs. This may include:

High-quality classroom teaching with appropriate adjustments
In-class support and small group interventions
Key adult support where appropriate
Literacy and numeracy programmes and interventions
Support with organisation, study skills and independence
Emotional wellbeing and regulation support
Homework and coursework support
Access to safe spaces, trusted adults and key workers

Support is personalised and should be flexible in approach so that it can change over time as students develop.

Working in Partnership

We place great importance on strong relationships with parents and carers. We aim to:

Communicate regularly and openly about progress and support
Involve families in planning and reviewing provision
Provide guidance on how to support learning at home
Offer opportunities to meet with the Inclusion Team

We work closely with a range of external and Local Authority professionals, including:

Educational Psychologists
Speech and Language Therapists
Occupational & Physio Therapists
Specialist Teachers for Inclusive Practice (STIPS)
Inclusion Welfare Teams
ASD Outreach and ADHD services
Physical, sensory and medical support services
Advisors in Hearing and Visual Impairment
Physical and Sensory Support Service (PSSS)
Surrey SEND teams and inclusion services
Children’s Services
Mindworks (Formerly CAMHS)
Careers Advice Services

Please visit Surrey Local Offer - Surrey County Council to visit the Surrey Local Offer pages.

Please visit Ordinarily available provision (schools) - Surrey County Council for more information on Ordinarily Available Provision in mainstream schools.

Inclusion and Progress

We aim for all students, including those with additional needs, to:

Access a full curriculum
Develop confidence and resilience
Build independence in their learning
Achieve outcomes in line with their potential as learners
Inspire them to achieve their own personal goals and aspirations

We foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to celebrate their strengths, gain a secure understanding of their needs and take an active role in their learning journey

Transition and Additional Support

We work closely with primary schools to ensure a smooth and supportive transition into Year 7, particularly for students with additional needs.

For students who require more specialist support, we may work with families and the local authority to secure appropriate recognition of need and additional funding, where appropriate.

Contacting the Inclusion Team

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to discuss your child’s needs, our Inclusion Team is here to help.

Please contact us via: SEND@threerivers.thpt.org.uk

We encourage families to get in touch at any stage—we value working together to ensure every child has a happy, successful and fulfilling school experience.