SEND

‘Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils are well supported to access the same
curriculum as other pupils. As a result, pupils achieve highly. Parents are happy with the
school. One comment was typical of many, stating, ‘This is an exceptional school that
really values children’s learning and improvement, creating an enjoyable place for them to do their best.’

Ofsted May 2023

At Newdale, we follow the guidelines set out in the 2015 Code for Special Educational Needs: for 0 to 25 years. The key elements of the statutory framework in Part 3 of the Children and Families Bill reflect the principles below:

• Involving children, parents and young people in decision making.

• Identifying children and young people’s needs.

• Greater choice and control for parents and young people over their support.

• Collaboration between education, health and social care services to provide support.

• High quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.

• Supporting successful preparation for adulthood

The management of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Newdale Primary School and Nursery is the responsibility of the Special Needs and Disabilities Coordinator, Mrs Rachel Poole and of the Early Years Foundation Stage Manager, Mrs Kerry Pablos. The named governor with responsibility for SEND is Mr Anthony Smith. They work in partnership with class teachers, teaching assistants, nursery assistants, the school’s inclusion manager, the pastoral team and parents to provide thorough and meaningful support, which provides SEND children with the best opportunities possible to make good progress.

We believe that the parents of children with SEND play an essential role in supporting their children’s progress in and out of both school and nursery. As a result of this, the school and nursery work hard to ensure strong links with parents. The school’s Inclusion Manager Mrs Poole (Tel: 01952 387720), pastoral team and nursery pastoral lead are always available before and after school to talk to, should parents have any queries or concerns.

The SENDCO also runs termly information sessions, which all parents of children with SEND are invited to by letter. Further appointments can be made with the SENDCO as required by contacting the school. Class teachers are also always available both before and after school.

In the Nursery, the key person system promotes good communication and regular contact with parents on arrival and at the end of the session, the Nursery teacher Mrs Pablos (Tel: 01952 387720) is available to support any queries. If they are unable to answer questions directly, parents may consult with the SENDCO or Inclusion Manager or EYFS Manager. We regularly share children’s targets with parents/carers through parents’ consultation meetings and offer advice on supporting their children’s learning at home. Feedback on provision for children with SEND is also welcomed on our termly parent questionnaires, which are handed out at parents’ evenings.

At Newdale, we encourage the children in our care to be independent learners and to develop a “can do”, resilient attitude. Our sequential and progressive curriculum is carefully mapped out to ensure knowledge builds on knowledge and is adapted to meet the needs of all of our learners.

For more information about our SEND provision, please visit our policies page.