Malcolm Arnold Academy

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a mainstream secondary academy for 11-18 year-olds in West Northamptonshire. It has a nursery and a designated special provision (DSP). The school is part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET).

Designated Special Provision

Malcolm Arnold Academy's designated special provision supports up to 11 pupils aged 11-18 years.  Its pupils have EHC Plans stating their primary (main) needs are -

• Sensory and/or Physical Needs

i.e. Hearing Impairments (HI)

All pupils will have permanent moderate, severe, or profound bilateral hearing loss. They will also have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority will have identified their needs as requiring placement at Malcolm Arnold Academy's designated special provision.

Accessibility

Malcolm Arnold Academy is part of the local authority's Schools’ Accessibility Strategy. This means it has adaptations for pupils with disabilities that are over and above what is required under general planning and building regulations. As a minimum, the school will have:

• Physical access to all areas of curriculum (this may not be 100% of the school building).
• Suitable parking and a suitable entrance to the school.
• A suitable changing facility for pupils with disabilities.
• A designated area for physiotherapy or similar treatments.
• Specialist furniture (e.g. variable height tables and other physical aids).

Resources:

• David Ross Education Trust - SEND Policy, 2022 (PDF 228KB)
• Malcolm Arnold Academy - Accessibility Plan, 2018 (PDF 285KB)
• Malcolm Arnold Academy - SEND Information Report (Link)

Additional Information

SENCo: Paula Smith ([email protected])