Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
Inclusion Statement

All pupils at Scole Primary School are equally valued, regardless of their level of need. They are included in every aspect of school life. Scole Primary School is an inclusive school, fostering a sense of community and belonging through its aims and values for each child:

•  To promote curiosity, enthusiasm and fun.
• To take care of ourselves and each other.
• To have pride in ourselves, the school and the community.
• To develop a sense of spirituality under God’s care.
• To have self-discipline and take responsibility for our own actions and decisions
• To be independent and prepared for the future.

We achieve this by maintaining an excellent teaching and learning environment for all, having great links with parents, carers and our community as well as ensuring that sound financial management, a strong governing body and a supportive fundraising body are in place.

For our most vulnerable learners we prioritise the achievement of accelerated progress and proactively encourage aspiration. We take seriously our obligation to provide an accessible broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. Our inclusive practise that provides all pupils with relevant and challenging learning has four principles:

• Assessment for individuals and groups
• Setting suitable challenges
• Responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs
• Overcoming potential barriers to learning

Our vulnerable learners, may be experiencing a short term or long term barrier to learning due to a special educational need or disability (SEND), or another significant cause for example illness, change in home circumstances or a poor early experience of learning. For all pupils not making expected progress we notice this quickly and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place to help these pupils catch up.

For pupils with a SEND, we might see lower attainment, though this is often not the case and we strive to maintain progress and attainment. We adhere to the whole school philosophy of ‘always aiming higher’. It is our responsibility to ensure that pupils have maximum opportunity to attain and achieve in line with their peers. Accurate assessment of need and carefully planned programmes, which address the root causes of any barrier to learning, are essential ingredients of success for these pupils.

Scole Primary School SEND information report November 2023

SEND Local Offer – Norfolk County Council