SEND
SEND Introduction
At Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Primary School, we value every pupil equally and are committed to providing a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum. While most children thrive with high-quality classroom teaching, some require additional support. These children are identified as having Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
We believe every child deserves their individual needs to be understood and supported. Our staff work together to set realistic, achievable goals and provide an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum, enabling each child to reach their full potential.
At Our Lady’s, we nurture the whole child. Our teaching supports not only educational progress but also social, emotional, cultural and spiritual development, ensuring all children feel valued, included, and empowered.
Further information can be found in our SEND Information Report and SEND Policy.
Contact Details
SENDCo: Miss Clark
Email: olms.senco@haltonlearning.net
Phone: 01928 711921
Miss Clark is happy to meet with families to discuss their child’s needs and offer guidance and support.
SEND Identification
We aim to identify children’s needs as early as possible to provide the right support at the right time. The four broad areas of need, as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice (0–25 years), are:
Communication and Interaction
Cognition and Learning
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Sensory and/or Physical Needs
By working closely with families, we ensure every child receives tailored support to help them thrive.
SEND Support
We follow a graduated approach to SEND support:
In-class support: Small group work, interventions, visual aids and scaffolds.
School-Based Support Plan (SBSP): Individual targets and strategies for each child, reviewed regularly through Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
External Support: If additional expertise is needed, we work with professionals such as:
Speech and Language Therapists
Educational Psychologists
Specialist Teaching Advisory Service (STAS)
This multi-agency approach ensures early intervention and high-quality, tailored support.
SEND Community
We value strong partnerships with families. Parents and carers are actively involved in:
Developing and reviewing termly SBSPs
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Parent evenings and additional meetings with the SENDCo
Our goal is to ensure families feel informed, supported, and included in their child’s journey.
Additional SEND Information
Further information and signposting can be found through the following links:
Medical Needs
We support pupils with medical conditions so they can fully participate in school life. Individual Healthcare Plans are created where necessary and staff are trained to safely manage medical tasks or medication.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Our curriculum is designed to be accessible to all pupils. We actively remove barriers to learning so every child can participate and achieve their potential. Our Accessibility Plan details how we:
Support pupils with additional needs
Improve access to the curriculum and school environment
Ensure information is accessible to all members of our school community