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Portsmouth road
Esher, Surrey
KT10 9HZ*
(*Please note this is nearest postcode)
Welcome to IN at Claremont: Nursery to Sixth Form
At Claremont, we are proud to be an inclusive mainstream school offering a nurturing, individualised approach to supporting pupils with a wide range of needs from early years through to sixth form.
Our Individual Needs Departments works across the whole school to ensure that pupils are supported academically, socially and emotionally, enabling them to thrive within a stimulating, aspirational learning environment.
In keeping with the school’s ethos, our provision is grounded in high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a commitment to knowing every child as an individual.
The wellbeing support at the school is just so amazing. We’ve got an in-house department and counsellors on site.
Student, year 13
Inclusion at Claremont is embedded in everyday practice.
- High-quality teaching and learning within the classroom is the first and most important level of support
- Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and self‑awareness
- Support is responsive, flexible and developmentally appropriate
- Provision evolves as pupils move through the school, reflecting changing needs and increasing independence
Our IN teams work closely with teaching staff, pastoral colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure pupils experience consistency and continuity throughout their school journey.
IN Provision across the School
Junior School, Fan Court- Early Years to Year 2 (Ages 2.5–7)
In Fan Court, our Early Years to Year 2 settings, support focuses on:
- Early identification of need
- Developing communication, language and social interaction
- Supporting emotional regulation and readiness to learn
- Building positive routines and a love of learning
Support is embedded within play‑based and structured learning, with close communication between staff and families.
Junior School, Stable Court - Year 3 to Year 6 (Ages 7–11)
In Stable Court, as pupils progress, the focus shifts to:
- Developing literacy, numeracy and learning behaviours
- Fostering independence and confidence
- Targeted interventions to support emerging difficulties
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and peer relationships
Interventions are carefully targeted and reviewed to ensure pupils continue to access the full breadth of school life.
Senior School and Sixth Form (Ages 11–18)
In the senior years, our provision supports pupils to:
- Access an ambitious and broad curriculum
- Develop effective study, organisation and exam skills
- Understand their own learning profile and advocate for themselves
- Prepare successfully for GCSEs, A Levels and life beyond school
Support becomes increasingly personalised, with an emphasis on independence and preparation for further education or employment.
Graduated Support: IN Core and IN Plus
IN Core
We use a graduated response model to ensure pupils receive the appropriate level of support.
Wave 1 – Universal Support
- Support for Learning
- Core Plus provision (Years 9–11)
Wave 2 – Targeted Interventions
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG)
- Reading Skills
- Writing Skills
- Precision Numeracy
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
- Zones of Regulation
- Communication and Interaction Skills
- Social Skills Groups
Wave 3 – Specialist In‑School Support
- School Counselling
IN Plus (Additional Charge)
For pupils requiring more intensive or specialist support:
- 1:1 Individual Needs lessons (English and Mathematics)
- Access to or coordination of external specialist support, including:
- Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
Meet the IN Team
Our Individual Needs provision is delivered by a highly trained, experienced and multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively across the school.
Our team includes:
- Director of Individual Needs – Junior and Senior school providing strategic oversight and whole‑school leadership
- SEND specialists and Learning Support teachers
- Teaching assistants
- ELSA and ELKAN trained staff
- Pastoral and counselling professionals
Key Documents
The following documents provide further information about our provision and approach:
- IN Policy
- Individual Needs Provision Overview
- Accessibility Plan
- Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs
- Exam Access Arrangements Information
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss your child’s needs or find out more about our IN provision, please contact the Individual Needs Department, who will be happy to help.
Drop-in clubs and clinics
We offer a range of informal support opportunities including:
- Drop-in Club: a welcoming space for students to seek help with learning challenges.
- Touch Typing Club: developing essential typing skills for academic success.
- Revision and Study Skills Sessions: equipping students with effective strategies for independent learning.
- Nurture Group: providing emotional and social support in a small group setting.
- Friday Fun: a relaxed, social time to build friendships and confidence.
Gardening Club, outdoor arts/crafts and Games
Targeted Support
Our tailored interventions include:
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions.
- Zones of Regulation: helping students understand and manage their emotions.
- Social Thinking: developing communication and social interaction skills.
- Speech and Language Support: enhancing expressive and receptive language abilities.
Specialist Teaching and Assessment: we have five in-house specialist teachers who provide 1:1 support in English and Maths. Three of these teachers are qualified internal assessors, able to conduct assessments for exam access arrangements in line with JCQ guidelines.
Counselling Services: two school counsellors are available to support students’ mental health and emotional wellbeing through confidential, professional guidance.
Pupil Support Hub
Our centre brings together our
- Individual Needs support, teaching and assessment
- School nurses
- School counsellors
and is also at the heart of our pupil wellbeing provision.
Facilities include:
- 2 fully equipped medical treatment rooms
- A dedicated counselling room
- 4 small classrooms for individual and small-group tuition and support
- Quiet outdoor spaces, including an area for pupils to grow flowers and vegetables, as well as yoga, stone painting and mindfulness