WCHS Inclusion Vision 

Inclusivity is at the heart of the culture at Whitworth Community High School. Also, diversity is celebrated, thus ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. We live by our motto "Climbing Higher" with a profound belief that every student, regardless of their background, deserves to reach their full potential. We recognise that the climb is different for each individual, and our unwavering commitment is to provide the bespoke support, guidance, and resources needed to empower every learner on their unique journey towards excellence.

Our inclusive commitment:

Our inclusive commitment (based on the 7 Principles of Inclusion)

• Ambitious leadership and governance that embeds inclusion
  • We hold the highest standards and expectations for all students, consciously avoiding stereotypes or low aspirations for disadvantaged students.
  • We live by our motto "Climbing Higher" with a profound belief that every student, regardless of their background, deserves to reach their full potential.
• Evidence-based support prioritising early intervention
  • We provide bespoke support, guidance, and resources for learners on their unique journey towards excellence.
  • Targeted support is provided through evidence-based interventions and careful use of funding, such as Pupil Premium Plus.
• High quality adaptive teaching with curriculum designed for all learners
  • Our ambitious, flexible, and supportive curriculum is inclusive, placing the provision of support to our most vulnerable students at the forefront of everything we do.
  • All pupils, including those eligible for Pupil Premium, those who are Looked After and those with SEND, are at the centre of this approach.
• Enriching provision beyond the classroom that all children can access
  • We recognise that the climb is different for each individual, ensuring that extra-curricular opportunities and enrichment are accessible to all.
  • Effort, progress, and personal growth are valued and rewarded across all aspects of school life, inside and outside the classroom.
• A safe and respectful culture fostering belonging, attendance, and participation in learning
  • Respect remains at the heart of our community, with an explicit commitment to cultivating empathy and a strong sense of belonging for all students.
  • Diversity is celebrated, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive and participate fully.
  • Our zero-tolerance approach to bullying and all forms of discrimination ensures a calm, kind, and supportive learning environment for all.
• Strong partnerships with families and wider services
  • Strong partnerships with families are established to support every child's success.
  • We collaborate actively with families and wider services to advocate for the well-being and academic progress of our vulnerable learners.
• Inclusive environments with continuous improvements to accessibility
  • We proudly celebrate the rich diversity of our school community, recognising that every student brings unique strengths and perspectives that enrich the entire school.
  • We remove barriers to learning with personalised plans and reasonable adjustments, ensuring our environment continuously adapts to protect the most vulnerable.

Specific support for vulnerable students:

• Targeted support is provided through evidence-based interventions and careful use of funding, such as Pupil Premium Plus.
• For SEND students, we remove barriers to learning with personalised plans and reasonable adjustments.
• For looked after and previously looked after children, our Designated Teacher acts as a champion, advocating for their well-being and academic progress.
• Discrimination is not tolerated, ensuring a calm, kind, and supportive environment for every learner.
• Strong partnerships with families are established to support every child's success.