At Melbourn Village College we aim to work with all students in ways that enhance self-esteem and confidence and encourage them to take responsibility for themselves and their learning. We are an inclusive school, and make many adaptations to both mainstream education and the school environment to allow all students to thrive. All students have the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the school. We endeavour to support young people to participate in any additional/extra-curricular activity of their choice without any barriers being put in place. We take the overall wellbeing of all students very seriously and support those with social and emotional and mental health difficulties by getting to know our young people very well and offering access to a range of internal and external support services.
Mr Luxton is our Assistant Principal, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo). He has strategic responsibility for co-ordinating SEN provision and ensuring inclusion across the whole school. This includes oversight of literacy development school-wide and raising outcomes for all students at Key Stage 4.
Mr French is our Inclusion Lead and is responsible for the day-to-day (operational) management of SEND provision across the school. He oversees support across both the Student Support Centre and The Cabin. Mr French also leads the team of Teaching Assistants and is responsible for their development and evaluation.
Mrs Vinci is our SEND Administrator. She is responsible for managing and organising SEN records, supporting communication between staff, parents, and external agencies, scheduling review meetings, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of SEND provision. Mrs Vinci also supports with exam access arrangements and post-16 transition for SEND students.
Please contact us on: send@melbournvc.org
Please be aware that over holiday periods and weekends, the SEND inbox is not monitored.
The SEN department focuses on the following areas of support:
Parents/carers of students with (or without) SEND who are interested in applying for a place at the school are invited to contact the School Office to arrange a tour to discuss your child's individual needs. Once an application has been made, further meetings can be arranged to ensure a smooth transition. Even if Melbourn is named on your child's EHCP, we ask that you complete our admissions paperwork to ensure a smooth transition.
We offer a graduated transition with a bespoke number of visits of differing durations with or without parents/carers/teachers or teaching assistants, to build confidence ahead of joining us.
For Parents/carers of students with an EHC plan and a primary diagnosis of Autism who are interested in a place in The Cabin, please see further information here.
Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn
Royston SG8 6EF
Tel: 01763 223400
Email: office@melbournvc.org Absence: absence@melbournvc.org
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Melbourn Village College is an academy of The Cam Academy Trust, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 0749 1945.
The registered office is The CAM Academy Trust, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FR
