SEND
Supporting Every Learner
At Abbey College Cambridge, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Every student learns differently, and our inclusive approach ensures that each individual is supported to achieve their full potential — beyond any label.
Beyond the Label
We understand that students with additional educational needs may face challenges in key cognitive areas. Through our Beyond the Label framework, we offer tailored strategies to meet individual needs and unlock student success.
Students on our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Register benefit from personalised Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). These plans outline specific learning needs and support strategies and are regularly reviewed with students and shared with staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support across the college.
Domestic students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are welcome to apply. We are proud to be a fully inclusive college.
The Learning Centre – Personalised Support in Action
Our dedicated Learning Centre provides a calm, supportive space. Students can also access:
- 1:1 support sessions
- Regular check-ins with the Learning Support Team
- Wellbeing services
We work in close partnership with teaching staff, boarding staff, and the medical team including the including the counsellors and the academic mentor to create a truly holistic support network for our learners. Where specialist input is needed, we can also arrange referrals to trusted external providers such as the NHS or private clinical partners.
Let’s Talk
To find out more about how we support students with SEND, please contact:
- Dr Carolyn Dunn, SENCO – carolyn.dunn@abbeycambridge.co.uk
- Beverley Halliwell, Assistant SENCO – b.halliwell@abbeycambridge.co.uk
“Teaching typically supports all groups of pupils, including those who have SEND, enabling them to make good progress. The learning needs of pupils who have SEND are identified promptly, and specific support plans are developed to outline strategies for meeting pupil’s needs in the class These plans are then shared with relevant staff.” ISI November 2024
SEND Student Destinations
Abbey college Cambridge has a strong record of SEND students securing places at G5, Oxbridge, Russell Group and other prestigious international universities including:
Goldsmiths, University of London
University of California, Berkeley
University of New South Wales, Australia
Testimonials
“The SEND Department has helped facilitate my teachers in getting to know me and allowing them to use this information to give specialised support.”
“The team have helped me understand why I work like I do. This has really helped me with my subjects.”
