SEND Information

Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Provision

At Cockermouth School we believe firmly that to be truly inclusive, all SEND students should be fully integrated into school life and fully involved in mainstream lessons, activities, social times and extra-curricular activities. We have a Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) which helps to support autistic students; it is designed to help enhance the experience our students have. It helps to ensure that whilst they are fully included in mainstream lessons and school life, they are able to receive specialist input around life/social skills and a variety of other bespoke interventions as well as having access to a quiet space on the occasions they need it. 

Please find the school’s SEND Policy and SEN Information Report on our policies page.

The Learning Support Department Curriculum Rationale

At Cockermouth School all of our students are expected to attend mainstream lessons, with appropriate tailored support packages to help ensure success in their day-to-day school life. After careful assessment and discussion students are given personalised learning pathways and access mainstream classes where appropriate. Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum in all year groups. At Key Stage 4 students have access to a range of courses that are matched to their ability and lead to appropriate qualifications including GCSEs. We encourage close working relationships with parents and communicate regularly in order to monitor progress and areas of concern. The decision to direct a student to the provision is made according to the entrance criteria, on the recommendation of the local area assessment officers and the school.

If you require any further details on the Learning Support curriculum please contact either: