Provision for SEND

It is our aim that all Mayfield students are supported to thrive. Our intention is that children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) will have access to High Quality adaptive teaching, in an inclusive and aspirational environment, enabling them to Believe, Achieve, Succeed. Mayfield is an inclusive school, nurturing and fostering our children and young people to live our core values. Our intention is that children will have access to a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum, in an accessible learning environment, and that our children with SEND are equipped for life in the wider community.   
 
Stakeholders will not only be included but will feel included; heard and valued, as part of our community and Mayfield family, based on an ethos of doing ‘with’ and not doing ‘to’. Our young people will be given the opportunities and support to thrive and become future-ready, with success being recognised as looking different for each individual. We shall ensure that the child’s views, wishes and feelings - and those of parents and carers - are taken into account throughout all stages of education, facilitating smooth and successful transitions between key stages. 
 
Both lessons and approaches will be adapted for our children and young people, drawing upon relational and restorative practice, and embedding a culture of High Challenge and High Support, thereby ensuring a holistic and child-centred approach, and contributing to removing barriers for learning. At the heart of all, will be high expectations for all: Believe, Achieve, Succeed. 

We have a highly experienced and dedicated team that can support the wide range of students with SEND. For any queries about the provision for students with SEND, please do contact any of the following Learning Support staff:

Primary

SEND Teacher - Mrs Dawn Forse      forse-dawn@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

Assistant SENDCO - Ms Amy Brawn    brawn-amy@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

SENDCO (Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion)- Mrs Meg Palamidas   palamidas-megan@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

Seniors

Lead Inclusion Support Assistant (LISA) Mrs Melanie Trise (Cognition & Learning, Communication & Interaction)   trise-melanie@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

Lead Inclusion Support Assistant (LISA) Mrs Anna Doyle (Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Sensory & Physical Needs)   doyle-anna@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

SENDCO (Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion) - Mrs Verity Howard    howard-verity@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk