St. Clares is a purpose built school for students aged 11-16 whose educational needs cannot adequately be met in mainstream schools.

Special Educational Needs Policy
Our role as a school is to enable students who have identified special educational needs through their Statement, to have equality of opportunity in accessing the curriculum. This we achieve by working together to meet the individual needs of students as an integral part of curriculum delivery. Our students should have access to the whole range of educational opportunities, including specialist resources, specialist teaching and consultations with other professionals.

To facilitate our role we believe that our attitude as a caring, professional staff is as important as the provision available to our students. Our objectives are always to set attainable goals, through successful learning situations. This, we believe, increases motivation and heightens expectations.

As a staff group we have a wide range of expertise and experience that enables students and staff to be successful. Within the learning community a diversity of practical and theoretical ideas exists, enabling individuals to develop their learning and grow as individuals.

We also believe that parents and carers have the right to regular consultation and discussion, as expressed in the Code of Practice. All staff are aware of, and pay due regard to, the needs of students. Our school staff will endeavour at all times to work closely in partnership with parents and carers to create the best provision possible for their children.

Anti-bullying Policy
St. Clares is totally opposed to bullying in any of its forms and it will not be tolerated in school. Governors, Staff and Students review the anti-bullying policy, procedures and sanctions regularly.