There is a SEND base for the Personalised Learning team. Students who have learning or physical difficulties may be withdrawn from some mainstream lessons to work here, receiving personalised 1 to 1 or small group sessions. The base consists of Discover group classrooms, an open plan suite- equipped with a Smart Board, and computers- and a sensory room. 

The school can also support students with technological aids such as laptops, computers, and specialist software. 

Timetabling and classroom layout are considered sensitively and reasonable adjustments are made to facilitate students with disabilities. 

The school is accessible for wheelchair and mobility difficulties and student needs are assessed on entry to the school. If needed, students can have access to the school lifts to enable them to be taught on all floors of the buildings. 

Accessible toilets are available for students needing space and privacy. The school also has a hygiene room, which is fully equipped with accessible toilet, shower facilities, bed and hoist. All PE facilities have accessible toilets and changing facilities. 

The SEND team works closely with external providers and services, such as LA support services, Educational Psychology service and other agencies including the NHS and Social Care. Some of the services we liaise with regularly include:

ASET (Autism Spectrum Team) 

Behaviour Support Team 

CAMHS (Child, Adolescent and Mental Health Service) 

Complex Behaviour Team (COBE)

Educational Psychology 

ESHV (Education Support Service for Hearing and Visual Impairment) 

Occupational Therapy 

Physical Disability Team 

SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) 

SENDIASS (Formerly Parent Partnership service) 

School Nursing 

TAMNET (Tuition and Medical Needs Team) 

With Me In Mind (WMIM)

If you feel that we can offer help to your child, or that you have any queries or questions please contact the SEND team via the school's main office on 01652 632576. You can also contact key members of staff directly on the following email addresses: 

Emma Rice-Adams (SENCO/Associate Assistant Head) - emma.rice@baysgarthschool.co.uk 

Joanne Ward (Assistant SENCO)- joanne.ward@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Beth Empson (HLTA/SENSO Y7-8) – beth.empson@baysgarthschool.co.uk 

Louise Newton (SENSO- Y9-11) - louise.newton@baysgarthschool.co.uk 

Linda Pettitt (HLTA/SENSO T&L) – linda.pettitt@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Natasha Else (SENSO Y7-8/ Senior LSA) - natasha.else@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Jessica Oxley (Senior LSA)- jessica.oxley@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Kathleen Walton (Senior LSA) kathleen.walton@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Sarah Rushby (Senior LSA) - sarah.rushby@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Andrew Cuthbert (Assistant Head)- andrew.cuthbert@baysgarthschool.co.uk

Jade Driscoll (Head Teacher and Federation Lead) – jade.driscoll@baysgarthschool.co.uk 

Fiona Small - (SEND Governor) – 01652 632576