Our key staff working with students with SEND are as follows: In Newton Aycliffe Special Educational Needs Coordinator: SENCO Patricia Etherington Learning Support Assistants: Tracy Bell Joanne Fegan Adele Leadbetter Maria Ketch (Mathematics LSA) In Shildon Special Educational Needs Coordinator: SENCO Lisa Lumsdon Higher Level Teaching Assistant: Elizabeth Anderson Learning Support Assistants: Susan Brown Rachel Moss Transition Assistants: Sue Meacham Rachel Raper SEND Consultant Colin Fowler
All members of teaching and support staff have regular opportunities to access continuing professional development (CPD) both inside and outside of school. Staff members are encouraged to undertake further study in different areas of specialism, including SEND. |