We are a thriving school with over 1000 students on roll, ranging from students aged 11-18. Whilst academic achievement lies at the heart of what we do, we never forget the importance of fostering mutual respect and decency amongst our pupils. We believe that all our children have something to offer, and we are driven by a desire to find areas where each of them can excel. We strive for "Success for All". We pride ourselves on our key objectives:

A vibrant, exciting learning community
Students develop knowledge, skills and qualities - and the qualifications - needed to thrive in life and work
Innovation to enhance all learning opportunities
Student ownership and responsibility
A supportive and respectful environment
An inclusive and proud school community
Strong parent engagement and bond
To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school and pupils
To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, whilst using the study base
To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
To be a key worker and link to parents for specific students
To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the support base
To manage pupil/s as advised by the SENDCO and Class Teacher
To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils' self esteem
To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
To produce weekly reports of key students' engagement with support and the use of the base and share with parents
To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s Individual Support Plan.
To assist the SENDCO and Class Teacher to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the study base.
To maintain the SEN team's system of recording and monitoring of pupils' progress.
To provide feedback about pupils' difficulties and/ or progress to the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
To write reports about the pupil/s' progress as requested by the SENDCO.
To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
To help adapt materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum.
To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the Class Teacher.
Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN Team
To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
To participate in relevant professional development
To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
To complete any other task as directed by the Headteacher.

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

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