SEND Information
At Beechen Cliff School we are ambitious for all our pupils and strive to support them so that they can achieve their aspirations and become well-rounded, confident and compassionate
individuals who go on to live fulfilled lives and make a positive contribution to society. In order to do this, many steps are taken to support them through their learning journey. Quality
teaching is vital; however, for some pupils there are occasions when additional support may be needed to help them fully access the learning environment and achieve their potential.
Our school SEND Provision is overseen by our SENDCo, Ms Joanna Blair.
She can be contacted via email: joanna.blair@beechencliff.mnsp.org.uk
Key SEND Policy Documents:
Beechen Cliff School Examination Access Arrangements Policy 2026/27
MSNP Trust SEND Policy and Procedures 2025/2026
MNSP Trust Accessibility Policy & Plan 2026/2027
Beechen Cliff SEND Handbook 2025/2026
Beechen Cliff SEND Information Report 2026/2027
Beechen Cliff SEND Report to Governors September 2026
MNSP Trust Alternative Provision Policy 2026/2027
The Local Authority’s Local SEND Offer is available via the link below:
https://livewell.bathnes.gov.uk/special-educational-need-or-disability-send
Supporting From Home
We are constantly looking to engage with parents and support them to support their child at home. Recent initiatives are explained below:
Solution Focused Therapy and Neurodiversity
Please find below a link to our October 2026 SEND Parent Session on SEND and Effective Revision. This presentation provides practical insights into how memory works and outlines how our school curriculum supports long-term knowledge retention. You will also learn about executive functioning skills and how neurodiversity can influence time management, organisation, task initiation, and working memory. Practical strategies are included to help your child succeed, such as structured note-taking, body doubling, setting up productive study space and balancing study habits with healthy sleep and well-being.
Solution Focused Therapy and Neurodiversity
To support parents in understanding how to apply the Solution Focused Approach at home, Joanna Blair (SENDCo) and Tara Gretton (Solution Focused Therapist) delivered bespoke training for parents of pupils who are neurodiverse, helping parents to consider how they might use the principles of Solution Focused Therapy to support positive, curious and purposeful communication at home.
Tara and Jo were delighted at how well received the session was and how enthusiastic parents were. For so many parents, life with teenagers can be challenging, for parents of pupils who are neurodiverse these challenges can be more pronounced. It was great to come together and consider how making some small changes at home using this approach can help pupils and families focus on positive change and avoid getting caught in the cycle of dreaded future and troubled past.
A video of the session can be found here.
Resources from the session are available below:
SF Parents/Neurodiversity Slides
Tara and Jo welcome questions from parents who attended the session or those watching it via the website. They can be contacted using the details below:
Jo Blair, SENDCO Tara Gretton (Solution Focused Therapist)
jblair@beechencliff.mnsp.org.uk taragrettonsolutions@gmail.com