SEND
Welcome from our SEND team
SENCO: Mrs R Sanderson
Email: Rachel.Sanderson@havenhigh.net
Access and Support
At Haven High, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department is the heart of our commitment to true inclusion - a place where differences are celebrated and every child is supported to reach their full potential.
We understand that each student's journey is unique. That is why our dedicated team works tirelessly to create personalised support systems that address individual needs while fostering independence, confidence, and joy in learning. Whether your child requires academic accommodations, physical support, emotional support, or help developing social skills, we are here every step of the way.
Inclusion isn't just a policy for us—it's a fundamental value that shapes everything we do. We work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and specialists to create a community where everyone belongs and can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our selected staff here at Haven High are trained in stoma care to ensure the highest level of care is supported.
We invite you to explore the resources on this page to learn more about our approach, meet our team, and discover the range of support services available. Together, we can ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement they need to write their own success story.
Morphology Programme
Morphology is a 10-lesson course where students learn about Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes and root words to give them the tools to work out the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. It is a challenging course involving fast-paced card and board games which encourage students to think independently and develop their confidence
Spelling
Students in years 7 to 9 who need extra support with spelling participate in this 12-week course based on the KS3 National Strategy Literacy Progress Unit. Students revisit key spelling rules and learn some helpful spelling strategies, such as mnemonics, analogy, and syllabification. They also use a this website, Visit the Spelling frame website here to enhance their skills.
Reading Recharge
Reading Recharge is adapted from the Fix it Reading programme, which is designed to support struggling readers aged 11-14 whose reading attainment has fallen behind their expected level. Students read a range of short texts and practise using skills such as skimming and scanning, predicting and questioning, reciprocal reading and inference. It is based on practical, evidence-based reading comprehension strategies. We also use the Tell Me approach by Aiden Chambers during discussions.
Writing Groups
Students develop their academic writing skills in preparation for their GCSE exams. Using GCSE English Language exam papers, students practise their spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as structuring answers appropriately, and build their speed gradually. Whilst we work primarily on English Language papers, these skills are transferrable and can be used across all of the students’ GCSE exams.
Phonics
Phonics is delivered to small groups of students in years 7,8 and 9 who require extra support with their reading and spelling. It involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters and groups of letters to develop “phonological awareness” (the ability to recognise, process and pronounce the sounds of spoken English). This helps students to decode unfamiliar words by sounding them out. Read Write Inc resources are used to support this.
In addition to the above literacy interventions, Haven High also offers a range of interventions to support your child's learning and support their needs.
Think Good Feel Good
Colourful Semantics
Circle of Friends
Handwriting
Precision Teaching - Spelling and Reading
Fit for Focus (Sensory circuits)
Lexia
1:1 Reading
Plus 1 / Power of 2 and maths interventions
Language for Thinking
First Move
Spelling Interventions
Wellbeing sessions (Mindfulness, calming strategies etc)
If you would like further information on any of the above interventions, please contact us and our dedicated SEND team will be more than happy to assist.
SEND Complaints
In the case of any concerns please contact Haven High SENCO in writing via email to Rachel.Sanderson@havenhigh.net
Please see the link below to access Lincolnshire County Council's SEND local offer page:
View the Lincolnshire County Council SEND local offer website here