Inclusion

At Morthyng Group Limited, every young person is valued as an individual. We believe that diversity enriches our communities and that all learners — regardless of ability, background, or need — should feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Some learners may have overlapping needs, and we ensure support is flexible to meet the whole learner.

We are committed to creating an environment where:

• Every learner feels respected, valued, and included.
• Differences are celebrated, not hidden.
• Learners are encouraged to be confident, independent learners.
• Parents are treated as partners in their son/daughter learning journey.

We want our learners to know that their talents, languages, cultures, and experiences matter. We also want families to feel reassured that their daughter/son are seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.

Our objectives are to:

• Identify needs early and act quickly, so learners get the right support.
• Provide high-quality, adaptive teaching in every classroom.
• Put in place targeted interventions where needed
• Build learner’s confidence and self-esteem through praise, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed.
• Listen carefully to learner’s voices — their worries, hopes, and ambitions.
• Develop staff expertise so that every adult feels confident supporting learners with a wide range of needs.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Continuously review and refine our provision to ensure it has impact.

Provision may include:

• Adapted teaching methods, resources, or technology.
• Extra adult support in lessons.
• Small group work focusing on key skills.
• Pastoral or wellbeing support.
• Input from speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, or other specialists.

Support is always personalised — shaped around the needs of each learner rather than a “one size fits all” model.

At Morthyng, we believe that wellbeing is the foundation for learning. When learners feel safe, secure, and understood, they are best placed to thrive both academically and socially. Some learners may need a little extra support to help them build confidence, develop resilience, and feel ready to learn.

We provide a range of supportive opportunities, including:

• Transition to ease changes for the learner.
• Sessions to build self-esteem, teamwork, and a sense of calm in nature.
• Social skills groups to support positive friendships and communication.
• Mentoring, giving children regular time with a trusted adult for encouragement and guidance
• Smaller groups for a more supportive setting.

• Strong partnerships with CAMHS and other external services to ensure specialist support when needed.

We view all behaviour as a form of communication. Rather than focusing only on the behaviour itself, we work closely with learners to understand the underlying needs and to provide compassionate, constructive support.

We want every learner to take part in all aspects of Morthyng life. That means ensuring that:

• Trips, and activities are accessible to everyone.
• Adjustments are made to keep learners safe and included.

Transitions — whether from school to Morthyng, or on to a new college, job or apprenticeship   — can be daunting for learners with SEND. We work closely with learners to plan carefully, which may include:

• Extra visits to new Morthyng, New college, Apprenticeship provider.
• Meetings with new tutors.
• Social stories, visual supports, or transition booklets.
• Peer buddies to help learners settle in.
• Carefully planned settling-in day

We continually check that our support is working by:

• Reviewing progress data.
• Gathering learner and parent feedback.
• Evaluating interventions.
• Reporting to The Board.

The policy is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects best practice and the needs of our learners.

We also recognise that some learners have gifts and talents that need to be nurtured. These learners deserve the same thoughtful support and challenge to reach their full potential.

We aim to:

• Stretch and challenge learners through stimulating lessons.
• Provide opportunities for independence, leadership, and creativity.
• Offer enrichment activities beyond the classroom.
• Support learners to manage high expectations, pressure, or perfectionism.
• Celebrate achievements across all areas.

Identification is ongoing and draws on tutor observation, assessment data and learner/parental input.

At the heart of Morthyng is a commitment to valuing every learner as an individual. Whether a learner has additional learning needs, is developing English as an additional language, or demonstrates particular gifts and talents, we aim to create an environment where they feel supported, included, and celebrated.

Our approach is rooted in high expectations, compassionate understanding, and strong partnerships with families/carers and external professionals. We recognise that every learner’s journey is unique, and by working together we can ensure that they have the best possible opportunities to succeed both in learning and in life.

This policy reflects our belief that inclusion is not just a practice, but a culture — one that embraces diversity, fosters wellbeing, and prepares our learners to flourish in the wider world.