SEND
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.
Verna Myers
At Barrowby CE Primary, we believe that every child has the entitlement to feel happy, valued and loved and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and display their individual talents. All children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are fully included in all aspects of school life.
We believe that all children should be equally valued in school and strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. We provide a positive and supportive environment where all children can flourish without exception.
Barrowby CE Primary School is committed to inclusion. We aim to promote a sense of community and belonging, and to offer new opportunities to learners who may need additional support.
Barrowby CE Primary School has an inclusive approach to teaching children with identified Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) which ensures that all pupils achieve their potential; personally, socially, emotionally and academically in all areas of the curriculum, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, physical ability or educational needs. We do this by removing barriers to learning and participation, providing an education that is appropriate to individual pupils’ needs, and promoting high standards and the fulfilment of potential for all.
Miss India Lees is our SENDCo and Pastoral Lead and can be contacted via the School Office.
Our aim is to:
– Ensure that pupils are given the appropriate learning opportunities and that a range of provisions are put in place to engage pupils in a full range of activities and to overcome barriers to their learning.
– Ensure that all pupils are fully integrated in the school community and that reasonable adjustments are made so that children with SEND can reach their potential.
– Provide an environment which will support the emotional health and well-being of all the pupils.
– Support children in developing social, emotional and behavioural skills within the school setting to confidently access the local community and wider world.
– Support and empower families to access additional advice and information.
Supporting Children
Barrowby CE Primary School supports children to be Creative, Respectful and Independent. Our pupils can seek support from any member of staff and each other whenever the need may arise.
Early identification is key. If we feel a child may have a special educational need or disability, we talk to the people who know the child best – the parents/carers. We have an initial meeting alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to discuss the child’s strengths, areas of difficulty and next steps for the future. The teaching and learning requirements of all children with identified additional needs is primarily the responsibility of the class teacher. A variety of interventions, reasonable adjustments and provisions are discussed and then implemented to support the needs of the child.
For further information please see our SEND Report:
Pastoral Support Sessions
The pastoral team at Barrowby CE Primary School offer a range of support for children who may be experiencing difficulty with matters affecting themselves, family and home. Our ELSA Mrs Denise Kay works with the children on a variey of issues, such as divorce and separation, grief and loss, anxiety and anger alongside other everyday issues that families may face. This is overseen by Miss Lees, who facilitates the initial, interim and final parental meetings. This specialist pastoral support network offers both emotional and practical support for pupils and can draw on external agencies for further specialised support if necessary.
For further information please see:
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
Supporting Parents and Carers
If parents or carers have a worry or concern about their child’s learning, emotional well-being or social interaction, they should contact a member of staff to discuss these further (this would normally be the child’s class teacher in the first instance).
Where there is a need, that cannot be accessed within or by school, advice and sign posting can be given to agencies and services, who will be able to provide support.
We ask that parents support school by communicating any difficulties that their child/ren may be experiencing.
Please feel welcome to drop into school or make contact via the school office on 01476 566121.
For further support and to access the Lincolnshire Local offer see below. The Family Services and Local Offer Directory sets out the support available in the local area for children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities (including those without an education, health and care (EHC) plan).
Local authorities (LAs) have a statutory duty to develop a local offer and publish it on their website.
Lincolnshire's Family Servives Directory and Local Offer
Other organisations that might be helpful:
www.childline.org.uk A counselling service for children. Call: 0800 1111
www.nspcc.org.uk NSPCC help and protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening.
www.samaritans.org Charity to reduce feelings of loneliness. Call: 116 123 (24 hours)
www.relate.org.uk Relationship support and counselling.
www.singleparents.org.uk An information site for anyone who is raising children on their own.
www.youngcarer.com Supporting young carers and their families.
www.youngminds.org.uk Young Minds is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
www.autism.org.uk Advice and support for people with Autism and their families.
www.dyslexia.uk.net Advice and support for people with dyslexia and their families.
www.bda.org.uk Charity led by deaf people to support deaf people.
www.rnib.org.uk Support to blind and partially sighted people.