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title: "Identification of SEND"
url: "https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/identification-of-send"
school: "Christ the King Catholic High School ( A member of Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust))"
---

# Identification of SEND

At Christ the King High School we employ a proactive and thorough approach to identify students who may require additional support for Special Educational Needs. Our process includes:

**Transition from primary school:**

· Our SENDCO liaises closely with Year 6 teachers and SENDCOs from feeder primary schools to gather detailed information about students' needs and support strategies already in place.

· We review primary school records, including SEND Support Plans and any existing EHCPs.

· Targeted transition visits and additional familiarisation opportunities are arranged for vulnerable students.

**Upon entry to Christ the King:**

· All Year 7 students complete baseline assessments (e.g., standardised reading and spelling tests) to help identify literacy and numeracy strengths and areas for development.

· Information from these assessments is reviewed alongside primary school data and teacher observations.

**Ongoing monitoring and assessment within school:**

· Teacher Referrals: Class teachers are constantly observing and assessing students' progress. If a student is making less than expected progress despite Quality First Teaching, a concern form is raised with the SENDCO.

· Progress Data Analysis: We regularly track student progress across all subjects. Significant concerns are highlighted and investigated by the SENDCO.

· Pastoral Team Liaison: Our dedicated pastoral team plays a key role in identifying students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties impacting their learning.

· Student and Parent Voice: We encourage students and parents to share any concerns about learning or well-being with their form tutor, Learning Manager, or the SENDCO.

Once a potential need is identified, the SENDCO will discuss concerns with parents/carers and the student, and determine if further assessment or support is required.

All of this forms part of the Assess, Plan Do, Review Cycle or Graduated Approach.

![](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/images/images/Graduated_Approach.png)

### SEND

- [Welcome to the SEND Department at Christ the King](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/welcome-to-the-send-department-at-christ-the-king)
- [What is SEND](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/what-is-send)
- [Identification of SEND](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/identification-of-send)
- [Identified SEND within School](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/identified-send-within-school)
- [Waves of Provision](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/waves-of-provisions-supporting-every-learner)
- [Personalised Learning Plans](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/personalised-learning-plans)
- [Local Offer](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/local-offer)
- [SEND Information Report 2025 - 2026](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/sen-information-report)
- [SEND Policy 2026](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/send-policy)
- [SEND Statement of Intent](https://ctk.lancs.sch.uk/send/send-statement-of-intent)

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