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St Andrew’s College Cambridge has a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) offering that focuses on individual support programmes for students with a range of needs. The college is noted for its inclusive environment, particularly in supporting international students whose academic pathways may have been interrupted.

Core SEND Provisions

The college employs a fully qualified SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) who works directly with individual students to create tailored learning plans.
Supported Needs: The school provides support for conditions including:Neurodiversity: Mild dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and Autistic Spectrum conditions.
Mental Health: Support for students with OCD, anxiety, or stress related to studies.
Gifted and Talented: Academic extension programmes for students requiring higher-level challenges.
Small Class Sizes: With an average of 6–8 students per class, the college offers a high level of individual attention that naturally supports students with additional needs.
One-to-One Support: Every student is paired with a personal tutor for weekly sessions to monitor progress, discuss academic targets, and address any personal difficulties.

Types of Support Available

The SENCO and pastoral team coordinate specific adjustments based on a student’s needs:
Access Arrangements: Coordination of extra time or laptop use for formal examinations.
Academic Support: Targeted homework assistance and study skills development.
Pastoral & Medical: The college has onsite nursing staff and can arrange for timetable adjustments, counselling appointments, or external medical specialist visits if required.

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