At Prenton High School, our vision for students with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for ALL students. We believe in making a difference so that EVERY student is encouraged and inspired to be the very best that they can be. 

Below you will find links to useful documents, which set out our approach and responsibilities alongside further information about our team. Please click on the title of the area you would like to explore. 

  • Meet The Team
  • Statutory Documents
  • Useful Agencies

Mr Morris, SENCO and Inclusion Lead
Mr Morris is an experienced SENDCo who joined Prenton High School in September 2023.

Contact Details: 0151 644 8113 via ext. 210
or email MorrisJ@prentonhighschool.co.uk


Miss Heathcock, SEND Administrator
Miss Heathcock is the SEND Administrator and is always your best point of contact – she can triage your question immediately.  Please direct emails to the team via Miss Heathcock.

Contact Details: 0151 644 8113 via ext. 210
or email SendCo@prentonhighschool.co.uk


Mrs Major, Assistant SENCO
Mrs Major is Assistant SENCO and also responsible for English as An Additional Language.   Please contact Mrs Major via Mrs Heathcock.


Mrs Barr, Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs Bar is our KS4 SEND HLTA whose main focus is students who have academic concerns.   Mrs Barr oversees the support for KS4 students who are based in The Studio.   She also has a specialism in supporting students with concerns around ADHD.


Miss Roe, Teaching Assistant
Miss Roe is our KS3 SEND HLTA whose main focus is students who have academic concerns.   Miss Roe oversees the support for KS3 students who are based in The Studio.   She also has a specialism in supporting students with concerns around Autism.


Mr Green, Teaching Assistant
Mr Green is our Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA supporting students where numeracy is a significant concern.)   


Mr Casey, Teaching Assistant

Mr Casey is our Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA supporting students where literacy is a significant concern.)     


Miss Fraser, Teaching Assistant

Miss Fraser oversees the support in The Studio, alongside Miss Roe.   Miss Fraser also supports Mrs Major, working one-to-one with EAL students. 


Miss Kearns, Teaching Assistant

Miss Kearns is a Teaching Assistant who work with vulnerable students in receipt of an Educational Health Care Plan.


Miss Hepke, Teaching Assistant

Miss Hepke is a Teaching Assistant who work with vulnerable students in receipt of an Educational Health Care Plan.

Prenton High School SEND Information Report 22-23

This document is our provision and approach to teaching students with special educational needs and disabilities.


SEND Policy

This document is our policy for the schools approach to students with special educational needs and disabilities.


The SEND Code of Practice

Statutory guidance for organisations working with and supporting children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.


SEND Code of Practice: A Guide for Parents and Carers

A comprehensive guide to the system for supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.


Local Offer Wirral

Providing information on the support available locally for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.


Below are a list of some of the useful agencies who assist students locally with difficulties they may have due to their special educational needs. To access the website of these agencies, click on their icon.