S.E.N.D.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities — supporting every young person to thrive through personalised learning and specialist provision.
Our School Local Offer
At Changing Lives Independent School, we are committed to ensuring that parents, carers, children, and young people have access to clear information about the support and provision available within our school. Our 'School Local Offer' has been developed in partnership with families and students to outline the specialist support we provide for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Developed in Partnership
Created with families and students to ensure it meets real needs.
Clear Information
Transparent details about our support and specialist provision.
Specialist Support
Tailored provision for young people with SEMH, autism, and additional needs.
Local Authority (LA) Local Offers
For additional local support services, please visit the Local Authority Local Offer websites for your area.
Our SEND Support
We provide specialist education and support for young people with a range of needs.
SEMH
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs supported through therapeutic approaches.
- Therapeutic interventions
- Emotional regulation support
- Small group learning
Autism
Understanding and accommodating autistic pupils with tailored environments.
- Sensory-friendly spaces
- Visual schedules & routines
- Interest-led learning
Additional Needs
Supporting pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs.
- Personalised learning plans
- Specialist teaching staff
- Animal-assisted therapy
Helpful Learning Apps
A collection of recommended apps to support learners with different needs at home and school.
Complex Communication Support (Android)
AAC apps including full, simple, and hybrid communication systems for Android devices.
Dyslexia, Reading & Writing (Android)
Apps for reading, spelling, working with PDFs, and other literacy support for Android.
Complex Communication Support (iPad)
iPad AAC apps like Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, and LAMP Words for Life with switch and eye tracking support.
Dyscalculia & Numeracy (iPad)
Apps for number recognition, patterns, calculation tools, time, money, fractions, and estimation.
Complex Support Needs (iPad)
Apps for cause & effect, problem solving, communication, emergent literacy, creativity, music, relaxation, emotions, self-regulation, routines, and cognition — with switch access and accessibility features.
Learn More About Our School Local Offer
For more information about our SEND provision and how we can support your child, please get in touch with our team.
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