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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Intent:
Our SEND provision aims to create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child, regardless of their needs, can thrive and reach their full potential. We intend to:
- Ensure all children access a broad, balanced curriculum through high-quality teaching that is differentiated to meet individual needs
- Identify SEND needs early and implement effective support strategies
- Develop independent, confident learners who are prepared for their next educational stage
- Foster strong partnerships between school, parents, and external specialists
- Create an environment where every child feels valued and can experience success
- Support both academic progress and social-emotional development
- Enable SEND pupils to develop self-advocacy skills and participate in decisions about their education
Implementation:
Our SEND provision is implemented through:
a. Identification and Assessment
- Regular monitoring of pupil progress on a half-termly basis
- Early intervention through the "Assess, Plan, Do, Review" cycle
- Close collaboration with pre-schools and previous settings
- Weekly staff meetings with dedicated time for pupil discussion
- Comprehensive transition arrangements between year groups and key stages
b. Teaching and Learning
- Quality first teaching differentiated for individual pupils
- Tailored intervention programmes based on individual needs
- Specialist support from trained teaching assistants
- Access to adapted equipment and resources (e.g., sloped writing boards, assistive technology)
- Regular review and adjustment of support strategies
c. Professional Development
- Qualified SENCo with NASENCo award
- Regular staff training in specific interventions (Speech and Language Therapy, Visual Coding, Narrative Therapy)
- Attendance at local SENCo networks and key meetings
- Ongoing professional development for teaching assistants
d. Partnership Working
- Regular consultation with parents through formal and informal meetings
- Collaboration with external specialists (Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists)
- Strong links with pre-schools and secondary schools
- Active engagement with the local authority's SEND services
Impact:
The success of our SEND provision is measured through:
- Pupil progress against individual targets (academic, social, and emotional)
- Half-termly assessment data showing progress from individual starting points
- Successful transitions between educational settings
- Increased pupil independence and confidence
- Positive feedback from parents and external professionals
- Pupil voice showing engagement and satisfaction with their learning
- Successful implementation of Education Health Care Plans
- Regular review and refinement of intervention strategies
This document aligns with Ashdon Primary School's ethos of challenging, celebrating, and caring for all children while ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to succeed.