Special Educational Needs & Disability

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) at the Academy

Inclusion is at the heart of King’s Cross Academy. We believe firmly in success for all children.

We provide a rich and engaging curriculum yet we know that some children will require extra provision that is additional to, or different from, the other children in their class.

Where this is the case, we will look at whether the child would benefit from being placed on the Special Education Needs Register. We would always do this in conjunction with parents. This allows the needs of the child to be considered in an in-depth way through a Targeted Action Plan (TAP). This plan allows for additional or different provisions to be planned. These plans are reviewed and updated regularly.

Some children have more complex needs, and in these instances, we may draw upon specialist services, including our own speech and language therapist, mental health professionals, educational psychologists and occupational therapists.

For a small number of our pupils, their needs are such that they require an Educational and Health Care Plan. The school works closely with parents and Camden SEN team where this is the case.

We know that for families with a child with SEN, things can be difficult and confusing at times. As well as supporting the child, it is vital that we work closely with families too. Our inclusion manager, Kay Baxter, is the main point of contact for all families with children with SEN.

The King’s Cross Academy SEND report sets out how we provide for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) throughout their time with us.  To access the SEND report, please visit our policies page.

Inclusion Quality Mark

King’s Cross Academy is proud to be accredited as a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). This prestigious recognition celebrates our unwavering commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every child – whatever their background, needs, or abilities – has the opportunity to thrive.

The award reflects the Academy’s strong ethos of “Love Learning Together”, where diversity is embraced as a strength, and high aspirations are set for all pupils. In their most recent report, IQM praised our:

• Innovative curriculum design, which is rich, creative, and carefully tailored to meet the needs of all learners.

• Highly effective partnerships, including our close collaboration with Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, the King’s Cross Estate, and cultural and business partners such as Central Saint Martins, Google UK, and the Francis Crick Institute.

• Inclusive opportunities beyond the classroom, such as funded music tuition, LAMDA speech and drama lessons, residential trips, and enrichment events like the Bright Futures Festival, which ensure equity of access for all pupils.

• Skilled and passionate staff who are committed to nurturing both academic progress and personal development, while building strong relationships with families.

Becoming a Centre of Excellence is not a single achievement but an ongoing journey. As part of a national network of IQM schools, we continuously share best practice, evaluate our impact, and set ambitious goals so that inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.