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SEND
The curriculum includes reasonable adjustments for vulnerable pupils and pupils with special educational needs.
“We make reasonable adjustments for vulnerable pupils and pupils with special educational needs”
The SEND department is led by a qualified SENDCO who is supported by 11 SEND Support Assistants.
“Sarah Richardson is our qualified SENDCO (National Award for Special Education Coordinators, Northumbria University) and leader of the department. She is involved in daily decision making to support progress when barriers to learning occur. She is supported in her role by 11 SEND Support Assistants.”
Pastoral
Clennell Education Solutions reviews and challenges the school's safeguarding policies and practices.
“Our partners at [Clennell Education Solutions](https://www.clennelleducationsolutions.org/ "Clennell Education Solutions") provide us with support and challenge relating to our safeguarding policies and procedures. Our named consultant meets with our Designated Safeguarding Lead termly to review our existing practices.”
The school participates in Operation Encompass, a police–school partnership supporting children following police-attended domestic abuse incidents.
“Operation Encompass is a partnership between police and schools.”
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Enrichment
Pupils with SEND can participate in all extracurricular activities and educational visits, with staff support where required.
“Pupils with Special Educational Needs have the opportunity to take part in all of the extra curricular activities. If this requires support from staff, then this support is provided, including all educational visits.”
Ethos
The school says it proactively protects young people and maintains secure, safe and suitable premises.
“Staff at Marden Bridge are proactive at protecting all young people. We ensure our premises are secure, safe and suitable for our pupils at all times.”
The school believes a nurturing environment combining support and challenge helps every pupil thrive in the classroom and wider community.
“It is our heart-felt belief that a nurturing environment, with appropriate levels of support and challenge, will help to make each one of our pupils the very best people they can be, both in the classroom and the wider community.”
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |