Aspirational for those with SEND

We are passionate about providing the support required by all our young people so that they can realise their potential.

The school’s admissions are based on Hertfordshire’s Requesting a Special School place, which is explained in our Admission policy. We receive consultations from the Hertfordshire SEND team and respond to these based on information we are provided with and whether the pupil’s profile is similar to that of our cohort.

In responding to the consultation, James Marks Academy considers each individual's Education, Health and Care Plan. If a pupil is considered to be similar to the current pupils, the school will state this in the response.

When a pupil is offered a place, we work with the young person and their family to plan an appropriate transition and support plan.

This plan is based on each pupil's learning and development and our curriculum. We typically start with a young person’s preferred subjects. Personal and social development, including self-esteem and confidence, are built up through our interactions with a pupil.

At James Marks Academy, our pupils receive excellent support from our team of experienced and well-trained staff. Regular training ensures that colleagues keep up-to-date with developments in relation to supporting pupils with complex needs. Alongside this, we have a strong emphasis on a multi-agency approach, working together with outside agencies such as speech and language, occupational therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), attendance team and social care.

Hertfordshire Local Offer is where information on the Local Authority’s Offer can be found.

Ofsted

The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted. This is due seven terms after opening.