SEND Information
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Christleton Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive education in which every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best.
We recognise that children learn and develop in different ways and that some children may need additional or different support at different points during their time at school. We work closely with children, parents and carers, staff and relevant professionals to identify needs early and provide appropriate support.
Our aim is to ensure that children with SEND are able to make good progress from their individual starting points, participate fully in school life and develop the confidence and independence they need for the future.
How do we identify children who may need additional support?
Teachers continually monitor children's learning, progress, development and wellbeing.
Where there are concerns, these will usually be discussed with parents or carers at an early stage. We consider a range of information, including:
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classroom assessment and observation;
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children's progress over time;
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the views of the child;
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information from parents and carers;
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information from previous settings; and
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advice from other professionals where appropriate.
A child does not need a formal diagnosis to receive SEND support.
If you are concerned about your child's progress, development or wellbeing, please speak initially with their class teacher. Our SENCO can also provide further advice and support.
How do we support children with SEND?
Our starting point is high-quality, inclusive teaching for every child.
Teachers adapt teaching according to individual need. This might include:
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clear and explicit instruction;
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scaffolding and modelling;
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flexible grouping;
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visual support;
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pre-teaching or additional practice;
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adapted resources;
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assistive technology; or
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changes to the learning environment.
Some children may also receive targeted individual or small-group support.
Where a child requires support that is additional to or different from that ordinarily available, we follow the SEND Code of Practice's graduated approach of Assess, Plan, Do and Review.
Children receiving SEN Support will normally have an SEN Support Plan which identifies their strengths, needs, agreed outcomes and the support being provided. These plans are regularly reviewed with parents and, wherever appropriate, the child.
Working with parents and children
Parents and carers know their children extremely well and are an important part of SEND provision at Christleton Primary School.
We aim to work in partnership with families when identifying needs, planning support and reviewing progress.
Children's views are also important. We encourage pupils to talk about:
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what they feel they do well;
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what they find difficult;
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what helps them to learn; and
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what they would like to achieve.
Specialist support
Where appropriate, we work with external professionals and services to help us understand and support a child's needs.
These may include:
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Educational Psychologists;
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Speech and Language Therapists;
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specialist SEND and autism services;
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school health professionals;
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CAMHS and other mental health services;
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paediatric services; and
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early help or family support services.
Any referral concerning an individual child will normally be discussed with parents or carers.
Education, Health and Care Plans
Most children with SEND have their needs met through SEN Support in school.
For a smaller number of children with more complex or significant needs, an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may be required.
Where a child has an EHCP, we work with the child, their family, the local authority and relevant professionals to provide the provision set out within the plan. EHCPs are reviewed formally through the annual review process.
Supporting children's wellbeing
We want every child to feel safe, happy and included.
Alongside the support provided by class teachers and teaching assistants, some children may benefit from additional pastoral or wellbeing support.
Where more specialist support is required, we will discuss this with parents and seek advice from appropriate professionals where necessary.
Inclusion in school life
We want pupils with SEND and disabled pupils to participate fully in the wider life of the school.
We make reasonable adjustments and provide appropriate support wherever necessary to enable children to access:
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the curriculum;
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educational visits and residentials;
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clubs and sporting activities;
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performances and celebrations; and
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other wider opportunities.
Individual needs are considered carefully when activities are planned.
Accessibility
Christleton Primary School is committed to improving accessibility and making reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils.
Our school has wheelchair-accessible areas, accessible toileting and changing facilities, and access to technology and other resources that can support individual needs.
Our Accessibility Plan provides further information about how we work to:
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increase access to the curriculum;
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improve access to the physical environment; and
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improve access to information.
Supporting transition
We recognise that changes of class or school can be particularly important for children with SEND.
Depending on individual need, transition support may include:
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additional visits;
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meetings with parents;
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sharing information between staff and schools;
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transition photographs or visual resources;
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opportunities to meet key adults; and
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additional liaison with secondary schools.
Transition arrangements are personalised according to the needs of the child.
Cheshire West and Chester SEND Local Offer
Cheshire West and Chester Council publishes a SEND Local Offer, providing information about education, health, social care, activities and support available to children and young people with SEND and their families.
Visit the Cheshire West and Chester SEND Local Offer Live Well website
Parents and carers can also access free and impartial SEND information, advice and support through the Cheshire West and Chester Information, Advice and Support Service.
Who can I speak to?
If you would like to discuss your child's needs, please contact:
Your child's class teacher – normally your first point of contact.
SENCO: Mrs Bingham
Headteacher: Mr Mitchell
Telephone: 01244 455288
Families considering Christleton Primary School are very welcome to visit us. Where your child has additional needs, we encourage you to discuss these with us so that we can understand how best to support a successful transition into school.
Further information
For more detailed information about SEND provision at Christleton Primary School, please see:
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SEND Information Report
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SEND Policy
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Accessibility Plan
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Equality Information and Objectives
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Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
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Complaints Policy
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Please visit the following websites for expert advice and support -
My Mind is an NHS website, run by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership CAMHS. This site has been developed for everyone interested in the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Cheshire and Wirral.
The Children's Society is a charity that works hard in several different areas to support young people. They have lots of support and guidance on their website.
MIND is a charity that supports mental health and promotes positive well being
NHS Every Mind Matters Take a look at the NHS support and guidance around having a healthy mind.
Young Minds supporting you and your mental health
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To view our SEND report please click the folder. |
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