At CTK, we provide a graduated approach to SEND support, ensuring that all students receive the right level of intervention at the right time. Our provision is structured into three "Waves": 

 

Wave 1: Quality First Teaching (Universal Provision) 

  • Description: This is the high-quality teaching that every student receives in the classroom. All teachers are teachers of SEND and are trained to differentiate their lessons to meet the diverse needs of all learners. 

Examples: 

  • Differentiated Instruction: Adapting tasks, resources, and questioning techniques to suit different learning styles and abilities. 
  • Accessible Resources: Providing visual aids, simplified language, knowledge organisers, and alternative formats for materials. 
  • Clear Instructions: Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps. 
  • Strategic Seating: Planning classroom layouts to support engagement and minimise distractions. 
  • Formative Assessment: Regularly checking understanding to identify and address misconceptions immediately. 
  • Reading Curriculum: Our strengthened reading curriculum ensures a clear emphasis on developing pupils' reading and vocabulary knowledge. This is delivered through a new intervention programme called, ‘Reading Quest’.  Already, this intervention is showing significant impact on reading progression in school. 

Wave 2: Targeted Support (Small Group/Individual Interventions) 

  • Description: For students who require additional support beyond Wave 1, we provide targeted interventions, usually delivered by Learning Support staff or specialist staff, either in small groups or individually. 

Examples: 

  • Literacy Boosters: Focused reading and spelling programs (Thinking Reading, paired reading, IDL, precision teaching, phonics-based interventions). 
  • Numeracy Support: Small group sessions to reinforce foundational mathematical concepts. 
  • Social Skills Groups: Sessions to develop communication, emotional regulation, and peer interaction skills. 
  • Nurture Provision: A dedicated space and support for students who require additional social, emotional, and behavioural support to access learning effectively. 
  • Dedicated Clubs: The Learning Support Centre facilitates various clubs designed to offer targeted support in a relaxed environment, such as our daily Homework Club, our popular Lunchtime Games Club, and various extra-curricular sports sessions. These provide additional opportunities for students to develop essential skills and receive personalised guidance. 

 Wave 3: Specialist Provision (Individualised & External Support) 

  • Description: For students with more significant and complex needs, often identified through formal assessment, we provide highly individualised support, frequently involving external specialist services. This level of support may lead to or be part of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). 

Examples: 

  • Individualised Timetables: Adapted timetables to accommodate specialist provisions or therapies. 
  • One-to-One Support: Dedicated learning support assistant support for specific learning tasks or during transitions. 
  • Therapeutic Interventions: Signposting to external services like CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). 
  • Direct External Specialist Involvement: Regular sessions with professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, with their recommendations integrated into the student's provision. When a student's needs are more complex and require in-depth understanding, we may refer to an Educational Psychologist for specialist assessment and advice. Their evaluations help us to better understand individual learning profiles and guide the development of highly targeted, bespoke interventions to support the student's progress. 
  • EHCP Reviews: Annual reviews for students with EHCPs, involving parents, student, school staff, and external agencies to review progress and plan next steps.