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Special Education Needs

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Sporting Stars Academy is a supportive and inclusive 14-19 school.

We support and value the abilities of all our students regardless of their individual needs. It is our duty to provide equal opportunities for every person in our care and to offer a safe learning environment which caters to the needs of every student as an individual. We are committed to inclusion within the school curriculum and participation in all aspects of school life.

The Academy is committed to ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities can fulfil not only their academic potential and achieve their ideal educational outcomes, but also achieve physically, creatively, emotionally and socially.

Hannah Bennett

SENCO / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Hannah Bennett

Sporting Stars Academy are now proudly working alongside Dr. Joe White of Fieldfare Psychology.

In consultation with our families and SENDCo, Fieldfare Psychology complete individual consultations, exploring whether a child or young person may meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia); a learning disability (sometimes called an intellectual disability); or can complete work which explores whether an onward referral for neurodevelopmental assessment (in relation to autism and/ or ADHD) would be beneficial.

We are also able to complete more strategic, proactive, and preventative work throughout the academic year, working with both individuals and small groups of students on therapeutic interventions.

Dr Joe White’s qualifications are as follows:

  • Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, The University of Manchester (2019-2022);
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology (with distinction), Manchester Metropolitan University (2017-2018);
  • Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Primary Education, The University of Manchester (2014-2015);
  • BA (Hons) in English Literature (first class), The University of Manchester (2009-2012).

Further details regarding FieldFare Psychology can be found on their website: Visit Website 🔗

Hannah Bennett

Dr. Joe White

Fieldfare Psychology

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