Inclusion (SEND)

At Badsley Primary School we pride ourselves on ensuring that all children, regardless of needs, are provided with an inclusive education and full access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to reach their full potential. We understand that some children will require more support during their time at our school, whether that be support to aide them with their learning or support for their social and emotional wellbeing.  We understand that all children are different and the support provided for each child will not look the same. Our aim as an Inclusion team is to understand all children as individuals and tailor support to meet their own individual needs.

We aspire to ensure that we identify and assess early indicators of a special education need or disabilty at the earliest time so that approrpiate provision and support can be put in place at the soonest opportunity. School are eager to work with parents to support identification of needs. Where necessary school aim to aid parents with appropriate outside agency referrals. 

We follow a graduated approach to assessing, planning, doing and reviewing the provision and progress of each child idenfied as having a special educational need or disability. We recognise the vital role parents have in supporting school to best meet the holistic needs of their children. 

We work closely with a range of outside agencies (Educational Psychologists, Specialist Inclusion Team, Speech and Language Therapists, CAMHS, Neurodevelopmental Pathway to name a few) in order to best understand the needs of individuals and to best adapt provision to support the child in the most effective ways. 

We prioritise effective in school and next stage transitions so children expereince smooth move to the next step of their education. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENDCo) have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy and coordination of specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those who have EHC plans.

If parents or carers have any concerns about their child or wish to discuss SEND at our school, the class teacher should be the first point of contact who will then liaise with the SENDCo.

Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact the SENDCo directly:

SENDCo : FS2, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Mrs. Katie Marsh

01709 828665

Email: kmarsh@badsleyprimary.org

SENDCo : Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mrs. Amy Hughes 

01709 828665

Email: ahughes@badsleyprimary.org

SEND Governor:

The SEND governor is Mr. Jordan Arno.  He has responsibility for monitoring policy implementation and liaising between the SENDCOs and the Governing Board.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

The Headteacher, Mr. M Windle, has specific responsibility for safeguarding and is the DSL.

Email:  mwindle@badsleyprimary.org

Badsley Primary School SEND Aims:

• At Badsley Primary all pupils, regardless of their particular needs, are provided with inclusive teaching which will enable them to make the best possible progress and feel that they are a valued member of the wider school community.
• We expect that all pupils with SEND will meet or exceed the high expectations we set for them against national data and based on their age and starting points.
• We will use our best endeavours to give pupils with SEND the support they need, whilst having access to a broad and balanced curriculum and wider-curricular opportunities.
• All staff are aware of SEND within the school and receive high quality information and training.
• We aim to quickly identify pupils, who are making limited progress and provide targeted interventions and support to meet their needs.
• We ensure that parents are fully aware of the SEND process and informed of and involved in their child’s learning at regular points throughout the year.
• We work alongside the Local Authority, Health Professionals and community organisations to find the most appropriate and effective support for pupils within our care.
• Working in partnership with families, it is our aim that pupils will become confident individuals able to make a successful transition on to the next phase of their education.

Rotherham SEND Local Offer provides information to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities, aged 0 – 25, to help them to understand what services and support, they and their families can expect from a range of local agencies within the local authority and neighbouring area.

Please click the link below to access full details of Rotherham SEND Local Offer:

Rotherham Local Offer