Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND)
At Shipton Bellinger Primary school, we strive to be as inclusive as possible, with the needs of pupils' with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities being met in a mainstream setting wherever possible. Our goal is to develop the whole child in a learning environment where they can progress while feeling content, safe and secure.
Every child in our school is unique; coming with their own starting points, different rates of learning, and different ways that they can learn best. Through our STAR Values, we embrace the diversity of strengths and needs, encouraging our children to be fully accepting of each other.
All teachers at Shipton Bellinger Primary School deliver Quality First Inclusive teaching, personalising provision when needed and adapting the learning environment to suit the needs of all pupils. All children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum that provides opportunities of all learners to succeed and achieve. Children with SEND have access to further enrichment activities and interventions to help them overcome barriers to learning.
The provision for children with SEND at Shipton Bellinger Primary School strives to develop their global development, allowing them to develop independence in their learning, as well as giving them the motivation and confidence that they needs to be life-long learners.
Where our children have additional needs, steps will be taken to prevent these from becoming a barrier. Through this action, we believe our children regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, special need and background will receive an equal opportunity to progress and fulfil their potential. We are committed to ensuring that our curriculum complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 (see link below). We value high quality teaching and learning and ensure we provide this for all our children.
Our SENDCo is Mrs Warland.
We have a SEND team of support assistants, whose role (under the direction of the SENDCo) is to support children with additional needs. They will support children to access the learning in the classroom, as well as deliver specific interventions and/or therapy on an individual or group basis. This 'team around the child approacht is effective in ensuring a child with SEND has the all the support and interventions they need to be able to access the curriculum. If you require further information, you can email the SENDCo on sendco@shiptonbellinger.hants.sch.uk
Our SEND Governor is Clare May who is contactable via the main school office if you have any additional queries.
Ordinarily Available Provision at Shipton Bellinger
At Shipton Bellinger Primary School we believe that all children deserve access to high quality inclusive education. Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) is the provision made available in every part of an educational establishment for every person, every day. It is the underpinning principle that enables an inclusive learning environment to be established, so that every member can succeed. We acknowledge that what benefits those with additional needs, ultimately benefits everybody, so this guidance aims to provide practical strategies to support proportionate universalism. Fundamentally, OAP is about considering what is available for all children, all of the time in order to be successful.
We recognise that, fundamental to successful learning environments, is the relationships between children and adults so that they feel valued and safe while developing a sense of belonging.
Behaviour Support at Shipton Bellinger Primary School
At Shipton Bellinger Primary School, we want every child to achieve their best and become confident individuals who lead fulfilling lives. Our goal is to remove barriers to learning and participation so that each child can reach their fullest potential irrespective of their ability or needs. We understand that each pupil has individual and unique needs, with behaviour communicating a wide range of needs. However, some pupils require more support than others to achieve well.
We recognise that pupils learn at different rates and that there are many factors influencing achievement, including ability, preferred learning styles, emotional state, age and maturity. We are particularly aware of the needs of Key Stage 1 pupils, for whom, maturity is a crucial factor in terms of readiness to learn. Many of these pupils may require help throughout their time in education, while others may need a little extra support for a short period to help them overcome more temporary needs. If these pupils are to achieve their full potential, we must recognise this and plan accordingly.
Working in partnership with Primary Behaviour Service (PBS) we utilise a range of strategies to tailor learning to meet the diverse needs in our school community. As a school that is on a county boarder, we also work closely with the Wiltshire team and utilise the tools from their Needs Led Approach. Further information can be found here: Needs Led Approach - BSW Integrated Community Based Care
If you have any queries or concerns about the needs of your child, please discuss with the class teacher in the first instance and then the SENDCo should further support be required.
