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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Unlocking the potential for everyone to flourish in the love of Christ.
“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God.” - Psalm 52:8
What is SEND?
At St Peter’s, we support children who may have:
- Greater difficulty learning than others their age.
- A disability that makes learning or accessing school more challenging.
We follow the SEND Code of Practice and aim to provide inclusive, personalised support for every child.
Types of Needs We Support
We support children with a wide range of needs, including:
- Communication & Interaction: Speech and language difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Cognition & Learning: Dyslexia, dyspraxia, learning at a slower pace.
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health: Anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties.
- Sensory & Physical Needs: Hearing or vision impairments, physical disabilities.
Our Aims
We want every child to:
- Feel safe, happy, and included.
- Reach their full potential.
- Be supported in a way that suits their individual needs.
We work in partnership with families to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
How We Support Children
We use a Graduated Approach to support children with SEND:
- Assess - We identify any needs early.
- Plan - We create a personalised support plan.
- Do - We put support in place (e.g. interventions, adaptations).
- Review - We check progress and adjust support as needed.
Stage 1: Early Support
- Teachers identify needs and adapt lessons.
- Short-term interventions help children “keep up” or “catch up”.
Stage 2: Targeted Support
- Specialist teachers assess and create action plans.
- Support is personalised and progress is closely monitored.
Stage 3: EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
- If needed, we apply for an EHCP with parental support.
- Long-term goals and specialist input guide provision.
Support may include:
- Classroom adaptations.
- Specialist teacher input.
- Educational Psychology assessments.
- Applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) if needed.
Who’s Involved?
- SENCo (Special Needs Coordinator): Mrs Lucy Turner, senco@st-peters.lancs.sch.uk, 01254 233513
- Family Support Worker: Cath Smith
- Educational Psychologist: Dr Julie Glynn
- SEND Governor: Mr P Williams
Working with Families
We value your input and work closely with you to support your child. You’re welcome to speak with your child’s teacher or the SENCo at any time.
We also provide:
- Regular reviews and updates
- Support with transitions (e.g. starting school, moving to high school)
- Guidance on accessing additional services
Medical Needs
Children with medical conditions are supported with care plans to ensure they can fully participate in school life.
Transition & Admissions
We support children with SEND during transitions (e.g. starting school, moving to high school) and follow the school’s admissions policy.
Monitoring Progress
We regularly track progress and review support to ensure it’s effective. Annual reviews are held for children with EHCPs.