Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Welcome to SEND Support at Sir John Talbot’s School.

At Sir John Talbot’s School, we are committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Our experienced, caring and knowledgeable SEND team works closely with students, families and staff to provide the right support at the right time, enabling students with additional needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Our Resourced Provision is an integral part of the school and is designed to promote inclusion, remove barriers to learning and support students accessing a successful and fulfilling education.

A wide range of support is available through both our Resourced Provision and the wider school including:

• The Helm, a quiet nurture-based environment where students with a range of needs can access their learning when they cannot go into mainstream lessons.
• IDL Intervention to develop literacy and numeracy skills
• Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) students can access ELSA support and Interventions support from our team of ELSA trained Access Leaders.
• Laptop provision to support students in accessing their learning in lessons.
• Organisational and mentoring support
• Access to the Resourced Provision at social times, before school, at break and during lunchtime, providing additional support for students, helping to ease worries offering a environment in which to socialise.

The SEND team is led by our Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion (SENDCo), and supported by our Deputy Director of SEND and Deputy SENDCo, who are based in the Resourced Provision alongside a team of Teaching Assistants known as Access Leaders. Together, they provide educational and pastoral support to help students succeed throughout their school journey.

Specialist Resourced Provision (The Nest) 

Sir John Talbot’s School also hosts a specialist Resourced Provision known as The Nest.

The Nest supports students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) whose primary area of need is Social, Communication and Interaction alongside some additional Cognition and Learning needs.

Based in the Resourced Provision, The Nest provides a personalised approach to education, enabling students who may find a fully mainstream environment challenging to access learning within a supportive, caring and safe setting.

If you have any concerns about your child and their progress, or the support they need at Sir John Talbot’s School please contact:

Director of SEND:  Jayne.Barlow@sjt.mmat.co.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the school via:

Admin@sjt.mmat.co.uk

Further details about how we support students with additional needs can be found in our SEND Information Report (SIR): SJT SEND Information Report 2026 2027

You can also access the Shropshire SEND Local Offer, which contains a wealth of information about local services, support groups, activities and organisations available to children, young people, families and professionals across Shropshire.