Our Intent
We aim to support all students in their ability to access the mainstream curriculum, offering bespoke personalised learning and a nurturing environment that promotes independence and creates rounded individuals that are prepared for adulthood.
Newsome Academy is proud of the SEN offer and support that we provide to students and families within the local community.
At Newsome Academy we are committed to the equal inclusion of all students in all areas of school
life. We recognise the diverse and individual needs of all our students and consider the additional
support required by those young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We believe in positive intervention; removing barriers to learning and raising expectations of our
students. We work in partnership with parents and other agencies to provide a positive educational
experience for all SEND students.
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) is: Kieran Blogg – kblogg@newsomeacademy.co.uk
Specialist Provision at Newsome Academy
Newsome Academy is the only mainstream secondary school in Kirklees with two specialist provisions: one for physically impaired (PI) students and one for hearing impaired (HI) students. Each provision provides a centre of excellence, offering a high-quality environment, specialist staffing, resources, and equipment to meet complex needs.
The Physically Impaired provision currently has 16 students, with a capacity of 18 places (16 fixed-term and 2 transitional). The Hearing Impaired provision currently supports 11 students, with 14 fixed-term and 2 transitional places.
Fixed-term places are for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who have complex needs requiring a specialist environment that cannot be fully replicated in mainstream settings. These students attend the provision full time.
Transitional places allow students to be assessed, establish appropriate curriculum and teaching strategies and prepare all parties for a smooth transition to their named local school. Transitional placements are available for up to six terms.
The provisions also provide outreach support, offering timely advice, guidance, and monitoring to other young people across Kirklees with physical or hearing impairments, as well as to their families and schools, to help secure excellent outcomes.
Both provisions work closely in partnership with parents, carers, and health professionals, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Staff are:
- Kate Lea (Teacher in charge of PI) – klea@newsomeacademy.co.uk
- Ottilia Tozser (Joint Teacher in Charge of HI) – otozser@newsomeacademy.co.uk
- Jackie Slater (Joint Teacher in Charge of HI) – jslater@newsomeacademy.co.uk
The Local Offer has been developed as part of the new Children and Families Act. It aims to provide information on education, health and social care provision available for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, in a way that can be accessed quickly and easily.
Kirklees Council has worked with parents, carers, young people, schools, colleges, early years providers and health services to produce the Local Offer.
Schools have a duty to provide information about special educational needs that is accessible to students, parents and carers. We need to make sure this information is kept up to date.
The Kirklees Local Offer can be found at www.kirkleeslocaloffer.org.uk
Kirklees Council and partners have worked hard to create a Local Offer that includes links to all relevant information that Kirklees residents would find useful. If you have any suggestions for improvements or ideas about what might help you, contact csa.admin@kirklees.gov.uk