At Maricourt we welcome all pupils into our Christian Catholic school community. We are a fully inclusive school in all we do, our philosophy and actions are rooted in our school mission statement:
'Maricourt seeks to provide and sustain a living Catholic Community which is rooted in Christian Values and where growth and knowledge, respect, love and fellowship are shared by all'
We respect and uphold our central belief that all pupils are uniquely made in God's own image for a specific role in this world. It is entrusted to all the staff of Maricourt to ensure that all pupils realise their full potential and develop as confident individuals.
Types of SEND
In accordance with recent changes in legislation:
'A pupil has SEND where their learning difficulty or disability calls for special educational provision, namely provision different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.'
Code of Practice 2014.
Pupils with SEND are now identified in one or more of the following four categories:
- Communication and interaction
- Social mental or emotional health
- Cognition and Learning
- Sensory and / or physical
Please use the following links to find out more:
SEND Offer
Access Arrangements for Examinations
Disability Equality Scheme and Access Plan
Sefton's Local Offer for SEND
Finding out more about Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties
Maricourt aims to offer pupils with SEND the best possible provision, guidance and support so that the impact of any learning difficulties are minimised. The school has a team of dedicated staff working with our youngsters to provide this.
