29th September 2026Inclusion
No One Gets Left Behind
At Barton Manor School, we believe that every young person deserves to feel valued, understood and successful. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Through high-quality teaching, personalised support and strong partnerships with families, we work proactively to remove barriers to learning and ensure every student can thrive.
Our Inclusive Vision
We are committed to:
- High aspirations for all students
- Quality First Teaching in every classroom
- Early identification of additional needs
- Working in partnership with families
- Student voice at the centre of decision-making
- Promoting independence and preparation for adulthood
- Ensuring every student can access school life, enrichment and opportunities
- Building a culture where every child belongs
Our Inclusion Team
- SEND Team
- Teaching Assistants
- Pastoral Team
- Safeguarding Team
- Attendance Team
- Senior Leadership Team
Together we provide a coordinated, student-centred approach to support.
How We Support Students
Universal Support for All Students
Every classroom at Barton Manor is inclusive.
- Adaptive teaching
- Literacy support
- Visual scaffolds
- Retrieval practice
- Vocabulary support
- Flexible teaching approaches
- Positive behaviour support
Targeted Support
Where additional needs are identified, support may include:
- Small group interventions
- Social communication programmes
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Key adult mentoring
- Assistive technology
- Access arrangements
- Transition support
Specialist Support
We work closely with:
- Educational Psychologists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Specialist Teaching Services
- CAMHS
- Eating Disorder Services
- Social Care
- NHS Professionals
The Graduated Approach
Assess → Plan → Do → Review
When a student requires additional support, we follow the Graduated Approach.
Assess: Gather information from teachers, parents and professionals.
Plan: Agree outcomes and support strategies.
Do: Deliver support in lessons and through targeted interventions.
Review: Evaluate impact and plan next steps.
Support is continually reviewed to ensure it meets a student's changing needs.
Inclusion in Action
At Barton Manor, inclusion extends beyond the classroom.
Students Access:
- Educational visits
- Cultural Capital experiences
- Sports clubs
- Enrichment opportunities
- Student leadership roles
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Careers guidance
- Sixth Form pathways
Our goal is for every student to participate fully in school life.
Our Learning Spaces
SEND Hub
Our SEND provision offers:
- A calm and supportive environment
- Individual support where needed
- Emotional regulation support
- Quiet working areas
- Transitional support throughout the school day
Accessible Environment
Our school is designed to support a wide range of needs, including:
- Lift access
- Accessible toilets
- Adapted learning spaces
- Flexible working environments
Working Together
We believe parents and carers are experts in their children.
We work closely with families through:
- Regular communication
- Review meetings
- EHCP annual reviews
- Student-centred planning
- Transition meetings
