Supporting Every Learner

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

At our school, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, included and able to thrive. Our SEND provision is underpinned by a strong whole-school inclusive ethos, where high expectations, positive relationships and a genuine understanding of individual needs enable all children to achieve success academically, socially and emotionally.

We support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural needs, speech and language difficulties, and the impact of trauma. Our experienced Inclusion Team works in partnership with families, class teachers, specialist agencies and pupils themselves to identify strengths, overcome barriers and promote independence.

A Whole-School Approach to Inclusion

Inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Through Quality First Teaching, all staff adapt learning and classroom practice so that pupils can access the curriculum and make progress from their individual starting points. This is supported by Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice, ensuring that effective strategies, reasonable adjustments and personalised support are embedded within daily teaching.

Our low-arousal classrooms provide calm, predictable learning environments that help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. Staff receive ongoing professional development to ensure they can confidently meet a diverse range of learning, communication and emotional needs.

We carefully monitor progress, attendance, engagement and wellbeing to ensure that support remains effective and responsive. This graduated approach enables us to identify needs early, implement evidence-informed interventions and review impact regularly, which reflects the expectations of the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted's focus on ambition, inclusivity and positive outcomes for all learners.

How We Support Children

Support is tailored to individual need and may include:

• Zones of Regulation to develop emotional awareness and self-regulation.

• Nessy programmes to support literacy skills, reading and spelling development.

• Beacon House trauma-informed approaches to promote emotional wellbeing and recovery from adverse experiences.

• Circle of Friends to strengthen friendships, belonging and social confidence.

• Bucket Time interventions to develop attention, listening and engagement skills.

• Speech and Language programmes delivered alongside specialist advice where appropriate.

• Lego Therapy to support communication, collaboration and social interaction.

• Memory Magic to strengthen working memory and learning retention.

• Access to our Therapy Dog, helping to build confidence, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

   

Pastoral Support and Wellbeing

We recognise that children learn best when they feel safe, understood and supported. Our pastoral support offer plays a vital role in helping pupils develop resilience, confidence and positive mental health.

The Inclusion Team provides nurturing support for children experiencing anxiety, friendship difficulties, behavioural challenges, trauma or SEMH needs. Through trusted relationships, emotional check-ins, targeted interventions and close collaboration with families, we help children develop strategies to manage challenges and fully engage in school life.

Working in Partnership

Parents and carers are central to the support process. We value open communication and work closely with families to review progress, celebrate success and agree next steps. By combining a culture of inclusion, evidence-informed practice, skilled staff and strong partnerships, we aim to ensure that every child is able to flourish, participate fully in school life and reach their potential.

Our goal is simple: every child is known, every child belongs, and every child is supported to succeed.