SEND & Inclusion
At Hullavington CE Primary and Nursery School, we believe that every child is unique, valued and deserving of the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to creating an inclusive, caring and supportive environment where all children feel that they belong, are able to participate fully in school life and are encouraged to achieve their very best.
Our Christian vision, One Team. Working Together. Learning Together. Succeeding Together., underpins our approach to inclusion. We recognise that children have different strengths, interests and needs, and we celebrate the individuality that each child brings to our school community.
We have high expectations for all our children and are committed to removing barriers to learning, ensuring that every child can access a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum. We recognise that some children may need additional support or adjustments to help them thrive, and we work together to understand and respond to these needs.
Our Approach
Inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Our starting point is high-quality teaching that recognises and responds to the needs of all learners. Teachers plan engaging and accessible learning experiences, adapting their teaching, resources and approaches to enable children to participate, develop independence and make progress from their individual starting points.
Where children need additional support, we work together to identify barriers to learning and put appropriate provision in place. This may include targeted interventions, additional classroom support, small-group or individual programmes, adapted resources or advice from external professionals.
We take a graduated approach to identifying and supporting special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), following a cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Review. This enables us to understand each child's needs, plan appropriate support, evaluate its impact and make changes where necessary.
We recognise that children's needs can change over time and that early identification and timely support are important in helping every child to flourish.
Working Together
We believe that the best outcomes for children are achieved when school and home work in partnership. Parents and carers know their children best, and we value their knowledge, views and contributions when identifying needs and planning support.
We encourage open and regular communication between families, class teachers and our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo). Where children receive additional SEND support, we meet with parents and carers regularly to discuss progress, review provision and agree next steps. For children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), we also hold annual reviews.
We work closely with a range of external professionals and services, including specialist teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other health and support services, where appropriate. This helps us draw on specialist advice and expertise to ensure that provision reflects each child's individual needs.
Our SENDCo
Our SENDCo is Mr Rob South, who works closely with teachers, teaching assistants, families and external professionals to coordinate provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
If you have a concern about your child's learning, development or wellbeing, we encourage you to speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance. You are also welcome to contact Mr South through the school office.
Further Information
We are committed to being transparent about the support and provision available at Hullavington. The following documents provide further information about our approach to SEND and inclusion.
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SEND Information Report – explains how we identify and support children with SEND, the provision available in school and how we work with families.
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SEND Policy – sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Accessibility Plan – explains how we work to improve access to our school environment, curriculum and information.
Wiltshire Local Offer
Wiltshire Council's Local Offer provides information about the services and support available for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.
It includes information about education, health, social care, preparing for adulthood and activities within the local community.
