Lime Academy Ravensbourne

All pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) in place prior to joining the school

“All of our pupils have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) in place prior to joining the school.”

The school is a specialist SEND school where almost all pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

“Almost all of our children and young people have an Education Health and Care Plan.”

Named Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputies among senior leadership

“Andy Smith - Designated Safeguarding Lead”

Music therapy provision covers students with trauma, mental health issues, and social/emotional/behavioural difficulties.

“trauma, mental health issues, as well as social, emotional and behavioural difficulties”

Learners have access to enriching opportunities in school and the community from Early Years onward.

“From the Early Years we ensure learners have access to a range of enriching opportunities both in school and within the community and the offer changes as they progression their school life.”

Ethos emphasizes life skills and independence for children and young people with SEND.

“We provide exciting learning opportunities for everyone, with a strong emphasis on the skills that children and young people will need for life when they leave us as adults.”

The school states expectations are high while keeping learning enjoyable and engaging.

“Expectations are high and above all learning is enjoyable and engaging so learners are compelled to reach their full potential.”

Post-16 provision helps learners develop skills for life beyond school and links with external providers including employment where appropriate.

“Once in post-16 provision, learners have opportunities to further develop the skills and knowledge needed for life beyond school and link with external providers they may access in their adult life including employment where appropriate.”

The school admits pupils aged 2 to 19 with SEND, including post-16 provision as part of its age range.

“We admit pupils from ages 2 to 19 years old with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).”

Pupils admitted via the Local Education Authority (London Borough of Havering) Admissions Panel and Lime Trust

“Pupils are admitted to the school via the Local Education Authority (London Borough of Havering) Admissions Panel and Lime Trust.”

Pupils and parents invited to visit the school as part of the application process

“As part of the application process, the pupil and their parents will be invited to visit the school.”