SEND

As a school we place a high priority on Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision and use a multi-agency approach to providing care for our pupils.  Some children will have a learning plan and may be placed on the school’s SEN register according to their needs.  If children do not respond to relevant and purposeful provision within the school, then the Local Authority will consider the need for statutory assessment following a request by the school and parents.  A very small minority of children are then issued with an Education, Health and Care Plan.  All parents will be fully informed of any actions or decisions made regarding their children.  The school’s SEN and Inclusion Policy is available from the school office and on our website. 

Accessibility 

Our school aims to be an inclusive school.  We hope to make all our children welcome and feel happy to look forward to their school day.  Every child is different and we view differences as an opportunity for adults and children alike to learn more about ourselves. If your child has a disability, he or she will be treated no less favourably than other applicants for admission.  We make reasonable adjustments to ensure that pupils with disabilities are not placed at a substantial disadvantage and we will know we have succeeded when disabled pupils are participating fully in school life. 

In order for effective partnership working between home and school to take place, we anticipate that parents will want to: 

• Inform the school at the earliest opportunity if their child has a disability and the exact nature of it. 

• Provide the information school needs to plan effectively for the child to be a full member of the school community. 

• Acknowledge that when deciding whether an adjustment is reasonable, one of the factors the Headteacher must consider is the effect of the proposed change on all members of the school community. 

• Recognise the importance of school and home working partnership. 

Children who are more able, gifted or talented 

We have a gifted and talented register in school and children are placed on this for a variety of reasons such as having exceptional talents or high ability in music or other creative arts, maths, English, any of the core or foundation subjects or sport.  It is always helpful if parents could inform us of any talents children may display in activities outside school.

Support Programmes 

A number of the school population will, at one time or another, participate in a support programme.  The children work in small groups to develop skills in English, maths or social skills.  The aim is to ensure that , through early intervention, the children have the opportunity to “catch up” with their peers.  Parents are kept fully informed on progress. 

The school is very fortunate in that we are able to employ a number of practitioners to support social and emotional health.  Group activities include: 

• Sensory Circuits

• STEM-based learning (science, maths and computing)

• Emotional Based Literacy Support

• Lego Therapy

• Sand Therapy

• Young Carers

We are also able to offer some one-to-one work through “Draw and Talk” and YMCA counselling.  If you feel your child could benefit from these support programmes please contact Mrs Sidaway our Inclusion Lead. 

Sensory Room 

Our sensory room is situated on the Oak site and is available for children who require sensory breaks. Children attend the room on an individual or small group basis and are accompanied by an adult. 

Equality Act 2010 

The school analysis data is broken down into a number of groups including year group, gender, ethnicity, SEN, proficiency in English and eligibility for free school meals.  The school uses this data to monitor inequalities of outcome and to set objectives in the pursuit of equality for all pupils.