Varndean School

Contact Varndean School to find information about the secondary school, including how they support children and young people with SEND and a link to their Ofsted report.

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About

Varndean School aims to strengthen and support individuals and their families in managing the challenges involved in learning.

We support good teaching across the school, ensuring that every child is taught by a teacher who has the skills to help learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, enabling them to achieve their potential and learn alongside their peers.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Specialist services and expertise

  • BHISS - Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service, which includes:
    • educational psychologists
    • family support workers
    • primary mental health workers
    • specialist SEN teachers
    • specialist SEN practitioners
  • EALTS (English as an Additional Language and Traveller Service)
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech and Language

We support a wide range of students with Special Educational Needs and Disability. Both teaching and support staff have access to regular ongoing training, including training by:

  • the language and literacy support service
  • the autistic spectrum condition support service
  • advisory teachers for students with visual impairment and hearing impairment

We also have training on attachment difficulties, well-being, and mindfulness.

Find more information in the Varndean School SEND policy.

Ofsted report

Go to the Ofsted website to view the Varndean School Ofsted report.

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