Information and Individual Needs
We ensure all students are adequately supported to ensure they can fully embrace life at Rugeley John Taylor School.
Our inclusion team have a wealth of experience and knowledge across all areas of SEND. We also work together with a much wider team of administrative, pastoral and teaching staff to provide the best possible experience for our students. In some cases, we may draw upon the expertise of our John Taylor Multi Academy Trust educational psychologist and speech and language therapist.
All of our teachers receive in-house SEND training and are supported by the inclusion and pastoral team to meet the needs of students who have SEND and employ Quality First teaching techniques to address any gaps in their learning.
For more information on quality first teaching, please click here.
External agencies and experts
Sometimes we need extra help to offer our students the support that they need. Whenever necessary we will work with external agencies and services to meet the needs of our students with SEND and to support their families where need is identified. These may include educational psychologists, occupational therapists, GPs or paediatricians, school nurses, CAMHS education welfare officers, social services and other LA-provided support services.
If you feel your child may have additional needs, in the first instance, please contact your child’s form tutor. We will then discuss your concerns by speaking with colleagues, your child and yourselves to identify and better understand what your child’s strengths and difficulties are. Together we will decide what outcomes to seek for your child and agree on next steps if necessary.
SENDCO: Mrs S Goscombe (contact: [email protected])
RJTS SEND Information Report
JT MAT SEND Policy
You can also find out more information about the ‘Staffordshire Local Offer’ via their website Staffordshire Connects
Looked After Children / Children in Care
Rugeley John Taylor School adheres to the provision for LAC students that is made in the School Admissions Code and the document “Promoting the education of looked after children” DfE July 2012. Students are invited to attend a termly PEP meeting to which family and professionals are invited, to discuss their progress and needs.
LAC Coordinator / Designated Teacher: Mrs S Goscombe