SEND
At Jewellery Quarter Academy we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-quality educational environment for all our students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We believe that every student has unique talents and the potential to succeed, and we work closely with families, staff, and the local community to ensure each individual achieves their very best.
Our Inclusion Department focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive environment where students feel valued and confident. Through personalised support and high standards of teaching, we empower students to become independent, resilient learners, fully prepared for the transition to adulthood. We emphasise collaboration, actively involving families, specialists, and community partners to provide comprehensive support that meets each student’s needs.
At Jewellery Quarter Academy we are dedicated to nurturing confident, capable individuals who are ready to pursue their goals, fulfil their potential, and make meaningful contributions to society.
Further information regarding the ways in which we support our students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), as well as useful information and resources on how to support young people with SEND in school and at home, is available below. You will also find a link to Birmingham City Council’s Local Offer, which provides help, advice and information about the services available for your child.
If you have any feedback, or would like any further support, please do not hesitate to contact Miss A Bowen:
[email protected]
Tel: 0121 729 7220
SENDCo
Miss A Bowen
CORE SEND Policy 2024-2025
SEND Information Report 2024-2025
JQA Accessibility Plan 2023-2026
Birmingham City Council Local Offer
Help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line
Advice and strategies to support parents, carers, schools and other professionals in relation to a child or young person’s communication needs or eating and drinking concerns.
The child or young person you are calling about must be aged 0-18 years.
Call: 0121 466 6231
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/childrens-SLT
Chatter Pack
Free Speech and language, OT, and many other SEND resources for families and schools
Jolly Phonics
Phonics, spelling, punctuation and grammar resources.
Spelling Frame
Spelling Activities and games
spellingframe.co.uk/
The World of David Walliams
Free activity sheets
www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/activities/
Sensory App House
A range of apps are available for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.
Teaching Visually Impaired Students
A range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils.
OAK National Academy
Lessons with video support and tasks to complete.
www.thenational.academy/
BBC Bitesize
Lessons, learning resources and educational games.
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Twinkl
Parents can sign up and create a free account with lots of resources to print at home.
www.twinkl.co.uk
White Rose Maths
Maths lessons.
whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Help Kidz Learn
A collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages.
www.helpkidzlearn.com
These sites will support your child with improving their basic vocabulary and are particularly useful if your child cannot access other resources provided by school.