Meet Our SENCo

At Cape Cornwall Secondary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Sara Downing, and her Deputy, Sarah Jackson, play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal.

What Does the SENCo Do?

The SENCo is responsible for overseeing the provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The key areas include:

– Identifying and supporting pupils with SEND
Working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure that students’ needs are identified early and accurately.

– Coordinating SEND provision
Ensuring that appropriate interventions, resources, and support strategies are in place to students succeed.

– Monitoring progress
Tracking the academic and personal development of students with SEND and adjusting support as needed.

– Liaising with families and professionals
Building strong relationships with parents and carers, and working collaboratively with educational psychologists, therapists, and other specialists.

– Promoting inclusion
Supporting staff in creating inclusive learning environments where all students feel valued and able to participate fully.

Contact Our SENCo or Deputy SENCo

If you have any questions or concerns about SEND provision, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

SENCo                                                                        Deputy SENCo
– Name: Miss Sara Downing                                       – Name: Miss Sarah Jackson
– Email: sdowning@cape.tpacademytrust.org        – Email: sjackson@cape.tpacademytrust.org
– Phone: 01736 788501

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our SENCo is here to champion the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure that they are supported, understood, and celebrated.