Within our SEND team, we have a SENDCo, SEND Lead, a number of specialist roles and Learning Support Assistants. Our SENDCo and SEND Lead work alongside the Heads of Year and Heads of House to monitor student progress and will ensure that your children have every opportunity to become the best they can be.

Our SEND Leads liaise with parents, carers, students and outside agencies to make sure that reasonable adjustments are in place to allow students to be fully included and supported in every aspect of school life.

SEND Leads

Mrs Odell

SENDCo

Mrs Odell is Assistant Headteacher at CHHS. She joined CHHS in 2016 as Subject Leader for Engineering and has also held the position of Head of House. She now works alongside Mrs Higgs to coordinate SEND provision across the school and works with the pastoral Heads of Year for KS4.

“It is my belief that every student at CHHS can thrive and succeed with the right provision of support and pastoral care. I want to work to ensure that all of our students, regardless of background or circumstance have a happy and fulfilling experience with us, leading them to the future of their choice.”

Mrs Higgs

Head of Learning Support

Mrs Higgs supports students in their transition from primary school and throughout their time at CHHS. She also provides support to students in our Sixth Form. Mrs Higgs works closely with the SEND Leads and the pastoral Heads of Year to co-ordinate the SEND provision.

“I am incredibly privileged to be part of the SEND Team here at CHHS and to be able to make a difference to the lives of our young people. I am passionate about supporting students with SEND to achieve their potential and thrive. My hope is that when they leave CHHS they are confident and independent young people, able to pursue a future of their choice.”

Miss Humphrey

Year 8 & 9 SEND Lead

Miss Humphrey joined CHHS in 2012 as an apprentice LSA. Since then she has worked incredibly hard to achieve her Learning Support Qualification, and is an experienced Personal Care Assistant. Miss Humphrey is our designated SEND Lead for Year 8 and 9.

Miss Humphrey especially enjoys working alongside our young people and is committed to ensuring their provision for their additional needs is impactful and supports their emotional wellbeing.

Mrs Boyle

KS4 SEND Lead

Mrs Boyle is the SEND Lead for students in Key Stage 4 (KS4).​ She works alongside our SENDCo and the Head of Learning Support to facilitate our SEND provision.

“I am very lucky to be a part of such a strong and inspirational SEND team working hard to make so many positive differences to our students every day.”

Specialist Roles

There are several specialist roles within the team which include:

  • Literacy Specialist
  • Numeracy Specialist
  • Intervention and Inclusion Specialist
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Specialist
  • Psychometric Testing and Intervention Specialist

Our specialist staff provide one to one and small‑group interventions where appropriate. They also track and monitor progress data to ensure that students are making progress within their specialist areas.

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

Our Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) support students in lessons and around school. At primary school, they may have been called Teaching Assistants or TAs. LSAs are attached to specific year groups, which helps them get to know students well and understand their individual needs.