SEND

At St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, we are committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.

We work hard to create an inclusive environment where children feel safe, confident and able to achieve their full potential. Through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and close partnerships with families, we ensure that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive both academically and socially. Our aim is for every child to develop independence, self-esteem and a lifelong love of learning. 

Mrs Rachel Niven

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)

Mrs Niven works closely with pupils, families, staff and external professionals to coordinate support for children with additional needs.

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At St Peter's, we believe that all teachers are teachers of SEND. High-quality teaching is at the heart of our provision and forms the foundation of support for every child. 

We recognise that children learn in different ways and may require additional support at different points in their education. Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals, we identify needs early and provide personalised support that helps children succeed.

As part of our commitment to children's wellbeing, St Peter's has embraced the Essex Trauma Perceptive Practice approach. This helps us create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel understood, develop resilience and are empowered to flourish. 

A child or young person has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.

Additional support may be needed in one or more of the following areas:

Communication and Interaction

Including speech, language and communication needs, and autism spectrum conditions.

Cognition and Learning

Including difficulties with reading, writing, maths and learning at a different pace from their peers.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Including difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, wellbeing and behaviour.

Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Including hearing impairments, visual impairments, physical disabilities or sensory processing differences.

Support is carefully tailored to individual needs. Depending on the child, this may include:

• High-quality, adaptive classroom teaching
• Early Support Plans, One Plans and personalised targets
• Small group interventions
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Social skills programmes
• Speech and language support
• Sensory provision
• Drawing and Talking Therapy
• Bereavement support
• Access to our sensory room

We follow the graduated approach of Assess, Plan, Do, Review, ensuring that support is regularly reviewed and adapted to meet each child's changing needs. 

We know that children achieve the best outcomes when school and home work together.

Our partnership with parents and carers is central to everything we do. We operate an open-door approach and welcome regular communication with families. Opportunities to work together include:

• Parent consultations
• Termly Early Support/One Plan reviews
• Annual reviews
• Parent forums
• Parent share afternoons
• Parent surveys
• Transition meetings and visits

We value parent and pupil voice and believe that families play a crucial role in helping us understand and support every child. 

Where appropriate, we work in partnership with a range of professionals, including:

• Educational Psychologists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• School Nursing Service
• Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Team
• Inclusion Partners
• Engagement Facilitators
• Local Authority SEND Teams
• Education Access Team
• Specialist Outreach Support

These partnerships help us provide the most effective support for our children and families.

The Essex Local Offer provides information about services and support available to children and young people with SEND and their families.

👉 https://send.essex.gov.uk/