SEND

The intent of our SEND provision at Boothroyd is to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment where all learners with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and those with Additional Needs can thrive and reach their full potential and ‘where we all shine brightly’. Our goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of their individual needs, receives high-quality, personalised support to overcome barriers to learning and fully participate in all aspects of school life.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering a positive mindset towards SEND, and encouraging a culture of respect, acceptance, and appreciation of individual differences. Through a whole-school approach, we aim to create an inclusive ethos that values and celebrates the unique strengths and abilities of every child, while addressing their specific learning needs.

How do we implement effective SEND provision at Boothroyd?

Leadership and Management

Underpinning our SEND provision is strong leadership and strategic management, led by the SENDCo, Claire Armitage, Deputy SENDCo, Caroline Coates, and supported by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and our Designated Governor. They work collaboratively to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our SEND policies and practices. This partnership approach ensures that SEND is integrated into the school improvement plan and that appropriate resources, including specialist staff and training, are provided to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

Identification and assessment

We have robust systems in place to identify and assess learners with SEND, both before they join our school and during their time with us. We collaborate closely with parents, carers and outside agencies to gather and analyse relevant information to create a comprehensive profile of each learner's abilities, strengths and needs.

Assessment tools and observations, are used to identify potential barriers to learning and support the formulation of Pupil Passports, Individual Assess Plan Do Review (IAPDR) or Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans are developed in consultation with parents, carers, and external professionals, considering their valuable insights and expertise.

We use our ‘graduated response to SEND’ document to ensure that the correct support is put in place, at the correct time and that all staff are aware of the process for accessing support for those pupils with SEND.

Initially, concerns are raised by class teachers and/or parents with SENDCo's. Observations and further discussions are carried out and strategies are advised that can be implemented at school and at home.

Continuous observations, discussions with class teachers, parents and the child are carried out, along with analysing academic progress, enabling the Graduated Response to be followed appropriately. 

Boothroyd have five tiers within our graduated response, these are:

• Quality First Teaching (QFT)
• Quality First Teaching + Interventions
• Pupil Passports
• IAPDR (Individual Assess Plan Do Review)
• EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan)

For more information, see our Graduated Response document below:

Graduated Response

Quality First Teaching and Adaptive teaching strategies

At Boothroyd, inclusive teaching is the 'backbone' and 'golden thread' of our SEND provision. Teachers understand effective pedagogy and differentiation strategies. They create a calming learning environment that celebrates diversity and facilitates the engagement and progress of all learners, including those with SEND.

Teachers are working towards incorporating a range of teaching methods to address individual learning needs, adapting curriculum content and resources as required. Adaptive techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives and scaffolded learning are utilised to support learners with a variety of needs. Regular assessment and feedback mechanisms ensure adjustments are made promptly to maximise progress.

Personalised SEND support

At Boothroyd, we are very fortunate to offer a range of strategies that support our children and families to meet the needs of all our children. Some strategies include:

• ARC (Additionally Resourced Classroom).
• Experienced, qualified and caring staff who support children as individuals or in smaller groups. 
• A specialist in-house Speech and Language Therapist.
• Welcome room for children who arrive with limited English language.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA's) in every year group to support in class, work with small groups and deliver specific interventions.
• Quality First Teaching strategies implemented in every classroom. 
• Support from outside agencies including Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.

Positive partnerships and collaboration

We recognise that successful SEND provision is a shared responsibility involving the whole school community. We actively seek to foster positive relationships and effective partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting our learners with SEND.

Regular communication and consultation with parents and carers enable us to gain a deeper understanding of their child's needs and aspirations. This collaboration ensures a consistency of approach between home and school, facilitating a supportive network where the child's well-being and progress are at the centre.

Teacher Parent and SENDCo partnership

For more help and information for parents with children with special educational needs (SEND) please read the information below.

SEND and Inclusion policy - Sept 24

What is the impact of our SEND provision at Boothroyd?

The impact of our SEND provision is evidenced through the progress, achievement, and well-being of our learners with SEND. We monitor and track progress rigorously, using a range of formative and summative assessment methods to measure outcomes and inform our provision.

Our learners with SEND consistently make significant progress relative to their starting points. They develop confidence, resilience, and independence, acquiring the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to achieve their goals in school and beyond.

The impact is also measured in our inclusive and supportive school culture, where learners with SEND feel valued, included and supported, and where differences are embraced. The positive attitudes, awareness, and empathy towards SEND within our community contribute to an environment that respects and celebrates the diversity and unique qualities of each individual.

We are also extremely fortunate that our families continually choose to be educated at Boothroyd and that we keep in contact with our community and families due to family members continuing to attend our school. This allows us the opportunity to continue to have dialogues about former pupils and their successes within their new journey.

What is a local offer?

The local offer provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care. Knowing what is out there gives you more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for your child.

The local offer provides information on a number of things, including:

• special educational provision;
• health provision;
• social care provision;
• other educational provision;
• training provision;
• travel arrangements for children and young people to schools, colleges and early years education; and
• preparing for adulthood, including housing, employment and leisure opportunities.

SEND information report 2024 - 25

For information about our local offer please visit the website below or send an email to: LocalOffer@kirklees.gov.uk

This is a website for parents of children with additional needs which you may find useful: https://www.pcankirklees.org/

Please see our school website for our Accessibility plan for disabled pupils.

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