SEND & Inclusion
At St. Werburgh's C.E. Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child can flourish in an inclusive, nurturing, faith-based environment.
What is SEND?
SEND means Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. There are four broad categories of SEND:
communication and interaction;
cognition and learning;
social, emotional and mental health;
physical and sensory.
St. Werburgh's C.E. Primary School provide pupils with a broad, balanced curriculum with high quality teaching that is adapted or differentiated to the learning needs of all. Pupils are regularly assessed by the class teacher and appropriate members of the school team and where it is felt that additional support may be needed, interventions are considered. Slower progress and low attainment will not automatically mean that a pupil has SEND.
Each child has a special place in our school family and, as we are an organisation with the majority of faith schools, in God’s family.
All children are wonderfully different and bring light, joy and happiness in many ways. We value and celebrate these differences and the talents of all.
A number of children encounter additional challenges with their learning and may be identified as having Special Educational Needs or a Disability. Although we do not offer a diagnosis of these, we can offer support, signposting and will provide support to learners and families.
Graduated Response
St. Werburgh's C.E. Primary School follow the Graduated Response as set out in the SEND Code of Practice.
1. Assess
The school team work together to build a clear picture of a child’s strengths, needs and barriers to learning.
2. Plan
The team agree the adjustments, strategies and interventions required. Plans are created with clear outcomes.
3. Do
The class teacher will implement the planned support, working closely with the SENDCo/ Welfare Co-ordinator and support staff to make sure that reasonable adjustments are in place.
4. Review
The team evaluate how well the support is working and adapt as needed. Reviews take place regularly and always involve parents/ carers and the child (where appropriate). If progress is limited, we adjust the provision or consider specialist support or referrals if appropriate.
St. Werburgh's is part of the local SEND & Inclusion Hub, where additional advice and support can be sought from external specialists and other SENDCos. Through the hub, schools can request an Enhanced Assess, Plan, Do, Review (EAPDR) process and a range of support strategies or services.
For pupils who may have significant or more complex needs or who fail to make expected levels of progress despite SEND support, school and/ or parents/carers may consider applying to the Local Authority for an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) & Welfare Co-ordinator
For additional SEND advice and support available in Staffordshire for parents and carers, visit the Trust's Inclusion page.