St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School SEND – Information Report Our Mission Statement states: would like to be recognised by the quality and depth of respect and love, which we ‘We show towards each other. Mutual respect and tolerance are central to our way of life at St Mary’s, as we meet Jesus Christ in each other.’ St. Mary’s is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs. There is a shared expectation that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, should be offered inclusive teaching which will enable them to make the best possible progress in school and feel that they are a valued member of the wider school community. St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is an inclusive school and may offer the following range of provision to support children with communication and interaction, cognition and learning difficulties, social, mental and emotional health problems or sensory or physical needs. We aim to support the following needs: specific learning difficulties (SPLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH); vision impairment (VI); hearing impairment (HI); and physical disabilities (PD). The range of support deployed will be tailored to individual need following thorough assessment by internal or external agencies. It is designed to promote pupils working towards becoming independent and resilient learners and should not be seen in isolation. Intervention Access to learning and the curriculum Access to learning support staff Pupils are carefully tracked and support put in place where there is the greatest need. Regular intervention programmes in class Intensive programmes for key skills Strategies/programmes to support speech and language Referral to Speech and Language therapy after consultation with parents Narrative Therapy sessions in reception classes and Talk Boost classes in Year 1 Speech and Language Therapist advice disseminated to and followed by teaching staff Speech and Language therapist employed for one day per week to help staff with groups and individuals
St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School – SEND Information Report Our Mission Statement states: ‘We would like to be recognised by the quality and depth of respect and love, which we show towards each other. Mutual respect and tolerance are central to our way of life at St Mary’s, as we meet Jesus Christ in each other.’ St. Mary’s is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs. There is a shared expectation that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, should be offered inclusive teaching which will enable them to make the best possible progress in school and feel that they are a valued member of the wider school community. St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is an inclusive school and may offer the following range of provision to support children with communication and interaction, cognition and learning difficulties, social, mental and emotional health problems or sensory or physical needs. We aim to support the following needs: specific learning difficulties (SPLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH); vision impairment (VI); hearing impairment (HI); and physical disabilities (PD). The range of support deployed will be tailored to individual need following thorough assessment by internal or external agencies. It is designed to promote pupils working towards becoming independent and resilient learners and should not be seen in isolation. Intervention Access to learning and the curriculum Access to learning support staff Pupils are carefully tracked and support put in place where there is the greatest need. Regular intervention programmes in class Intensive programmes for key skills Strategies/programmes to support speech and language Referral to Speech and Language therapy after consultation with parents Narrative Therapy sessions in reception classes and Talk Boost classes in Year 1 Speech and Language Therapist advice disseminated to and followed by teaching staff Speech and Language therapist employed for one day per week to help staff with groups and individuals