Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

SENDCo is Miss M. Slater, who monitors student progress and works with teachers to identify needs early

“Our SENDCO is Miss Slater. If you have any concerns re: SEND please contact her via email florence@coopacademies.co.uk”

The school has a named SENDCO (Assistant Headteacher) responsible for SEND leadership.

“Mrs Slater - Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO)”

The school states safeguarding is central to everything they do and describes their child-centered approach to protecting students.

“Here at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams, safeguarding is at the heart of everything that we do.”

The academy names its Designated Safeguarding Lead as a specific staff contact for student welfare.

“Mrs Orbell - Designated Safeguareding Lead”

School states high aspirations for all learners including SEND learners

“we have high aspirations for all learners and are committed to supporting our SEND learners in order for them to reach their full potential”

Safeguarding is framed as central to the school's ethos, with a stated priority on safety and wellbeing.

“Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.”

The academy is a growing through-school that will expand year by year until it serves ages 11-19 by 2031, implying sixth-form provision will be added over time.

“The Academy will grow, year on year, until it has students aged 11-19 by 2031.”

Applications to join the school (Year 7 or mid-year) are made through the applicant's home Local Authority rather than directly to the school.

“Applications for a child to start in Year 7 in September, or for mid-year applications, are made through your home Local Authority.”

The school directs admissions appeals queries to the Stoke Local Authority's appeals guidance.

“Please find full information on Stoke Local Authority's”