At Eden Park Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish in a supportive, understanding and inclusive environment.
Our dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department caters for students from Nursery through to Sixth Form, providing tailored support for learners with a wide range of mild to moderate additional needs. Our school is much more than a place of learning. It is a warm, welcoming and nurturing community where students are known, valued and supported to become confident, successful young people.
We recognise that every child is unique, and our personalised approach ensures that support is tailored to individual strengths, challenges and aspirations.
We welcome students with a variety of special educational needs, including:
At Eden Park Academy, we understand that learning and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand. Our staff are trained in trauma-informed practices, enabling us to create safe, predictable and nurturing learning environments where students feel secure and understood. Our approach focuses on:
We seek to understand the reasons behind behaviours and work collaboratively with students and families to achieve positive outcomes.
Students benefit from our small class sizes of just 5 to 12 pupils, allowing teachers to provide personalised attention and targeted support.
Many of our students learn alongside mainstream peers in mixed-ability settings, encouraging inclusion, friendship and a sense of belonging within the wider school community.
Every class benefits from:
This collaborative approach ensures that students receive support academically, socially and emotionally throughout the school day.
Our SEN Department is led by an experienced and highly skilled SENCO, who works closely with students, parents and staff to ensure every learner receives the support they need. The SENCO is responsible for:
Through expert guidance and continuous collaboration, we ensure that every student's learning experience is both accessible and enriching.
At Eden Park Academy, we believe that the best outcomes for students are achieved through strong collaboration between school, families and external professionals.
Our SEN Department works closely with Local Authorities, parents, carers and specialist agencies to ensure that every student receives the support they need to reach their full potential.
We regularly coordinate and contribute to:
Where required, we ensure that students have access to specialist support from external professionals, including:
Our SENCO liaises regularly with these professionals to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively within school and reflected in students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs), classroom strategies and intervention programmes.
Through this collaborative approach, we ensure that students receive the right support at the right time, enabling them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Set within 3.5 acres of beautiful green grounds, Eden Park Academy offers a unique environment where wellbeing and education work together.
We understand that some students learn best when movement and sensory regulation are incorporated into their day. Students who find sustained concentration difficult may be supported to:
Regular hydration is encouraged throughout the day, helping students remain focused, calm and ready to learn.
We encourage all students to learn a musical instrument, not only as a valuable skill but also as a means of self-expression and emotional wellbeing.
Research consistently shows that music can:
Music forms an important part of our holistic approach to education.
Our dedicated sensory room provides a peaceful retreat for students who need support with regulation and emotional wellbeing.
Features include:
The room offers a safe space where students can recharge, regulate and refocus before returning confidently to their learning.
At Eden Park Academy, we do not separate or label our SEN students. Instead, we foster a culture where every child feels accepted and valued.
Our students are fully immersed in:
