Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND)
At Brentwood County High School, inclusion is central to our ethos. Our SEND provision is nurturing and family‑focused, ensuring every young person feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We work closely with students, families, staff and external professionals to provide support tailored to each learner’s needs.
The SEND team is based in The Green Room, a calm and welcoming space where students can access help, build confidence and feel safe. From here, we coordinate a whole‑school approach to SEND, supporting learning in classrooms and helping students develop the skills they need for life beyond school.
Our dedicated Learning Support Assistants work alongside teachers to deliver high‑quality, adaptive teaching. They promote independence, provide targeted support and help students feel known, understood and supported.
We prioritise early identification so that the right support is in place at the right time. Every child’s journey is shaped by their strengths, their voice and their ambitions, with families actively involved in decisions.
Our aim is simple: to help every young person thrive, grow in confidence and become the very best version of themselves.
Do You Have A SEND Concern?
Please click the link below, complete the form and we will be in touch.
Key Contacts
Local Charities
We work in partnership with local charities such as SNAP and Essex SENDIASS to provide parents with the best possible advice and support.
Essex Local Offer
The Essex Local Offer is available at the link below.
Inclusive Education
We aim to support students with SEND within our capacity and the facilities available at Brentwood County High School. Through open discussion with you, we will explain the realistic and appropriate provision we can offer to meet your child’s needs.
At BCHS, we support students with a wide range of SEND, including:
- ASD
- Anxiety
- BESD
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Moderate Learning Difficulties
- SLCN
- Other Medical Needs
- ADHD/ADD
- Auditory Impairment
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dyspraxia
- Emotional Health Difficulties
- Visual Impairment
- Amongst others...
Parental Feedback
Year 7 parent..... The support for my child on entry to BCHS has been fantastic. BCHS performs very well pastorally and this is also apparent with the current remote provision.
Year 9 parent..... BCHS has been amazing. My son has been so well looked after and has been able to reach his full potential because of the kindness and dedication of all members of staff. I am so impressed with how he has been treated during his time at the school and I regularly sing your praises. A huge thank you to all members of staff.
Year 8 parent..... I am very impressed with the level of dedication all the teachers are giving on home learning considering this pandemic and am glad he is still learning and is happy.
Year 9 parent.... the SENCO team are fantastic and really nice people.
Year 7 parent ….BCHS do not tolerate any kind of bullying or hurtful behaviour. My son is happy there. I cannot fault them.
Year 9 parent …I could not ask for more. You are doing everything you can and we feel supported.
Year 8 & 9 parent... BCHS has been amazing for both my children, can’t fault them. Even the care during these strange times has been faultless.
Year 13 parent …SEND needs are met superbly. The teaching at A level is excellent. The support whilst the kids have not been in school has been amazing too.
Year 8 parent…thank you for all your help and support during this time. We really appreciate it. I don’t know how you’re managing it all.
Year 9 student…support in my lessons is good. I know who is coming and when. I get on very well with my LSA.
Year 8 Student …I have places I know I can go to and people who listen to me.
Year 7 student …The green room feels really nice. I like going there at break and lunch.
Year 11 parent – I feel you know my son really well and do what is right for him. I feel much happier now.
Year 7 student…The teachers are really nice and having a football space just for Year 7s is really good.
Year 10 student ….I love English, my teacher makes the lessons fun. My Science teacher is really good, he makes sure I understand and the lessons are so interesting.
Student panel…..the teachers really want to help you do well. You have to help yourself too. The LSAs in my lesson are good and help students, even the students who don’t have SEN when they need it.
Year 10 student….the LSA in my lesson explains what I need to do and helps me with my work. She doesn’t do it for me, just shows me how.
Downloads
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| Accessibility Plan 2025 26 |
| SEND Information Report |
