SEN
Our SEND Policy is currently due for review. As a Trust, we are awaiting the publication of the forthcoming Government White Paper and associated statutory guidance relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
In order to ensure that our policy fully reflects the most up‑to‑date national expectations, legislation and best practice, we have taken the decision to pause our formal review until this guidance is published.
In the meantime:
The school continues to meet all current statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Provision for pupils with SEND remains fully in place and under regular review. Pupils with SEND will continue to be supported according to their individual needs through high‑quality, inclusive teaching and appropriate interventions. The existing SEND Policy remains in force until a revised policy is formally approved and published.
Once the national guidance is released, the Trust will review and update the SEND Policy accordingly and make it available on this website.
February 2026
Children and young people with SEN all have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children and young people of the same age. These children and young people may need extra or different help from that given to others.
On 1st September 2014 a new SEN Code of Practice was introduced which saw the implementation of significant changes to how support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities is provided in England.
Look at the SEN information report to find out how Limehurst Academy will support children with Special Educational Needs.
The SEND co-ordinator at Limehurst is Miss Alex Mauger, who is on the school's senior leadership team. We also have an assistant SEND co-ordinator, Miss Melita Barnsdale. They can be contacted via email using sendteam@limehurst.org.uk
For more information on the changes to the SEN Code of Practice and what that means for students and parents, please read through ”SEN Reforms – Guide for Parents.”
The links below provide specific information about the provision available in Leicestershire.
Below is a letter written to parents from the Department for Education outlining the changes.
sen reforms - letter for parents
Leicestershire Parent Carer Forum are a group of parent/carer families to children with SEND and/or health issues (and those undiagnosed and struggling), who work alongside Leicestershire Local Authority and CCG's to promote participation in the development of SEND services.
Family Information Directory
Leicestershire Family Information Directory (FID) includes information on:
- Childcare, including day nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and out of school clubs
- Children's activities
- Support groups
- Advice and guidance
- Disability and special educational needs groups (local offer)
- Education, including private tuition
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides information, advice and guidance to all families including those who have children or young people with special educational needs or disability. We also provide this service to professionals who work with children, young people and families.
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/social-care-and-supporting-families/family-information-directory
ADDitude
A website with a range of resources, including parents, for student with ADHD.
https://www.additudemag.com/
ASD Awareness
Leicestershire Partnership Trust have designed some online training to help people develop a better understanding of autism and how to support people with autism.
The information can be found at
with a quick quiz to check your knowledge at
View our SEN & Disability Policy, on our Policies & Procedures Page.