SEND & Inclusion Information

At New Line Learning Academy, we are committed to ensuring every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. 

We believe that all young people learn differently, and we work closely with students, families and external agencies to provide inclusive, personalised support that helps every learner thrive both academically and socially. 

Our SEND and Inclusion team supports students with a wide range of additional needs, including: 

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)  

• ADHD  

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs  

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)  

• Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dyspraxia  

• Physical and Sensory Needs  

• Medical Needs  

We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and resilience. 

How We Support Students 

Our support includes: 

• Quality First Teaching and adaptive classroom strategies  

• Personalised SEND provision maps  

• In-class support and targeted interventions  

• Literacy and numeracy interventions  

• Emotional wellbeing support  

• Small group or 1:1 mentoring  

• Transition support from primary school  

• Exam access arrangements  

• EAL (English as an Additional Language) support  

• Collaboration with external agencies and specialist services  

We work in partnership with parents and carers throughout each student’s journey and value regular communication between home and school. 

EAL 

Students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) are welcomed and valued members of our school community. We recognise the strengths, experiences and cultural diversity that multilingual students bring to the Academy. Our aim is to ensure that all EAL learners feel included, confident and able to access the curriculum successfully while developing their English language skills. Support includes adaptive teaching strategies, vocabulary development, visual resources, targeted interventions and additional guidance within lessons. We work closely with students and families to support communication, wellbeing and academic progress, ensuring that language is never a barrier to achievement or participation in school life. 

SEND & Inclusion Frequently Asked Questions

Kent SEND Information & Support 

Families may also find the following local and national services helpful. 

Kent SEND Information Hub 

The Kent SEND Information Hub provides information, guidance and local services for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND.  

• Kent SEND Information Hub  

• Kent Local Offer Directory  

Information, Advice and Support 

Information Advice & Support Kent provides impartial advice and support for parents, carers and young people navigating SEND processes, EHCPs and school support.  

• IASK Website  

Autism & Neurodiversity Support 

Families seeking additional autism or ADHD support may find these organisations useful: 

• Autism Kent  

• The Autism and ADHD Service  

• The National Autistic Society Centre, Kent (ARTRACK & SAND)  

• Differences not Disabilities Ltd  

Helpful links: 

• National Autistic Society  

• ADHD UK  

Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Support 

Supporting student wellbeing is an important part of inclusion. Families may wish to access additional support through: 

• Mid Kent Mind  

• West Kent Mind  

• Kent counselling services for Adults & Young People  

• Child & Young People’s Mental Health Service  

Additional support: 

• Young Minds  

• Kooth Mental Wellbeing Support  

To see the new SEN Code of Guidance 2014, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325875/SEND-Code_of_Practice-June2014.pdf