The SENCO at Moretonhampstead Primary School is Sarah Luxton. Sarah completed the PG Certificate, National SENCO Award in October 2024. Previous to this, she has been working as a SENCO since May 2022 at Hennock Primary School, Cheriton Bishop Primary School and Yeoford Primary School within the Trust. She has also completed the National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture in 2023.

Throughout her time as a SENCO she has:

-          Worked with the Devon 0 - 25 team to support Educational Health Care Plan's for pupils and engaged with Tribunal's and Mediation.

-          Worked with outside agencies to support the needs of pupils in school including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and many others.

-          Held regular meetings with parents of SEND pupils to ensure provision is effective and in place.

-          Overseen the implementation of EHCP targets into classroom practice.

-          Worked in school to oversee and support the relational approach and use of Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision to support pupils in class wherever possible.

-          Supported staff training.

-          Held EHCP reviews

-          Worked with the 0 - 25 team to oversee transitions from mainstream to alternative school provision.

-          Works with the Trust SEND team to ensure high outcomes for SEND pupils.

Throughout her practice, Sarah has high expectations and aspirations for all SEND children to succeed in our schools working alongside school staff to ensure provision is effective and purposeful.

To contact Sarah, please email adminmoretonhampstead@thelink.academy (Marked as CONFIDENTIAL – FAO: Sarah Luxton.