SEND
Welcome to our SEND Information Page
Here you will find information about the provision we make for our pupils who have special educational needs or a disability.
St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School is an inclusive mainstream school that strives to ensure a safe, happy and caring learning environment where children are able to reach their full potential and authentically recognise themselves and others as individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses.
We provide high-quality education for all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, impairment, attainment and family background.
All staff and the Governing Body are highly committed to inclusion and the principles outlined in our SEN policy; working hard to ensure that provision is made for those who need it and that all children are given the opportunities to be the best they can be.
We believe that much can be done to overcome difficulties that children may experience, by parents, teachers and pupils working together.
Any complaints or concerns about the provision for children with SEND should be made in the first instance to the SENCO and then to the Head Teacher. Formal complaints can be made using our complaints policy.
Our SEND Intent
At St Andrew’s Primary and Nursery School, we value every individual child equally. We strive to ensure that our children with SEND (diagnosed, suspected or vulnerable) are able to access every aspect of the curriculum due to effective quality first teaching. We operate under and meet the requirements of the Code of Practice and other relevant government legislation.
Teaching is designed to consider the individual starting points of our children and build upon these accordingly. Targets for children with SEND are broken down into small steps so that we can see and celebrate progress. Intervention groups may be used to help children make additional progress.
Our children with SEND are always offered equal opportunity to participate in school enrichment, such as attending school trips and after-school clubs. We teach the importance of uniqueness, compassion, and respect to all our children and model these values consistently as a staff team.
We want our children with SEND to be happy, confident, and independent young people that feel as though they are valued at school and that they belong to the school community.
What kinds of special need does St Andrew’s C of E Primary School provide for?
As a mainstream primary school, we cater for a range of needs and abilities. Therefore, we have a duty in relation to identifying and supporting all pupils with special educational needs (SEN) whether or not they have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
There are four categories of need identified in the Special Needs Code of Practice 2015. These are:
- Cognition and Learning
- Social Emotional and Mental Health
- Communication and Interaction
- Sensory and Physical
Pupils with identified SEN are generally taught alongside their peers but will access a range additional support strategies and resources and teaching specific to their needs.
Do you want to find out more about the services available across Nottinghamshire for children and young people with special educational needs and their families?
Visit the Nottinghamshire Local Offer Website.
www.nottinghamshire.sendlocaloffer.org.uk
St Andrew's C of E Primary Local Offer can be found below:
Want to find out more about Education, Health & Care Plans?
Visit Nottinghamshire's Education, Health & Care plan pathway
You can also find some useful resources here.
Click on the documents below to find out more about our provision for SEND/Equality.