SEND Information
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Watling Meadows Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to achieve, belong and thrive. We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where all pupils are valued as individuals and supported to reach their full potential.
We recognise that children learn in different ways and may require different levels of support at different times throughout their school journey. Through high-quality teaching, effective partnerships with families and targeted support where needed, we strive to ensure that all pupils can access a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum.
Our school vision is underpinned by the principles of inclusion, belonging, respect and aspiration for all.
- What Types of SEND Does the School Support?
Watling Meadows Primary School supports pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including those within the four broad areas identified in the SEND Code of Practice:
Communication and Interaction
Including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Cognition and Learning
Including:
- Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Moderate Learning Difficulties
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Including:
- Anxiety
- Emotional regulation needs
- Trauma-related needs
Sensory and/or Physical Needs
Including:
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory processing differences
- Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)
Watling Meadows Primary School hosts a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) whose primary area of need is Communication and Interaction.
The SRP provides:
- A personalised and adapted curriculum
- Specialist communication support
- Autism-informed practice
- Structured and predictable routines
- Opportunities for inclusion in mainstream lessons and activities
- Support for emotional regulation and independence
Pupils access learning within both the specialist provision and the wider school community according to their individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
Please click on link here to access full information on our SRP offer
- Who Should I Contact if I Have Concerns?
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
Amy Cort
SENDCO
Telephone: 02476 392272
Email: Cort.a2@welearn365.com Please note Mrs Cort works for us 1 day per week from Michael Drayton Junior School.
Headteacher
Darren Barrow
Telephone: 02475 106959
Email: hello@watlingmeadows.co.uk
Parents and carers are encouraged to speak to their child's class teacher in the first instance if they have any concerns about progress, learning or development.
- How Does the School Identify SEND?
We use a graduated approach to identifying and supporting SEND.
Concerns may be raised by:
- Parents and carers
- Teachers
- Previous settings
- Health professionals
- External agencies
Identification may include:
- Classroom observations
- Teacher assessments
- National curriculum attainment information
- Standardised assessments
- Discussions with parents
- Pupil voice
- Advice from specialist professionals
Where appropriate, support will be planned, implemented, reviewed and adjusted using the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle.
- How Are Parents Involved?
We believe that strong partnerships with parents and carers are essential.
Parents are involved through:
- Regular communication with class teachers
- SEND review meetings
- Parent consultation evenings
- Annual reviews for pupils with EHCPs
- Co-production of support plans and targets
We encourage parents to share their views, aspirations and concerns and value their expertise regarding their child's needs.
- How Are Children Involved?
Children are encouraged to contribute to decisions about their learning and support.
This may include:
- Pupil voice discussions
- Review meetings
- One-page profiles
- Target setting
- Annual reviews
Where appropriate, children are supported to express their views in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them.
- How Do We Support Learning?
High-quality teaching is the first step in responding to pupils who may have SEND.
Teachers:
- Adapt lessons to meet individual needs
- Use assessment information to inform planning
- Provide reasonable adjustments
- Implement recommendations from support plans
- Create inclusive classroom environments
Additional support may include:
- Small group interventions
- Individual support
- Pre-teaching and overlearning opportunities
- Speech and language programmes
- Social communication groups
- Emotional wellbeing support
- How Is the Curriculum Adapted?
We make reasonable adjustments so that pupils can fully participate in school life.
Adaptations may include:
- Visual timetables
- Adapted resources
- Use of assistive technology
- Structured workstations
- Sensory support strategies
- Additional processing time
- Flexible learning arrangements
- Environmental adaptations
Adjustments are determined according to individual need.
- How Do We Measure Progress?
Progress is monitored through:
- Ongoing teacher assessment
- Pupil progress meetings
- SEND reviews
- Intervention monitoring
- Attendance and wellbeing information
- Parent and pupil feedback
The impact of support is reviewed regularly and changes are made where necessary.
- What Specialist Services Do We Work With?
Where appropriate, we may seek support from:
- Educational Psychology Service
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Specialist Teaching Service
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- School Nursing Team
- Paediatric Services
- CAMHS
- SEND Supported Pathways
This support helps us to better understand and meet individual needs.
- Emotional Wellbeing and Pastoral Support
The wellbeing of all pupils is a priority.
Support may include:
- Trusted adults
- Nurture approaches
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Mentoring
- Social skills support
- Attendance support
- Safeguarding support where appropriate
We aim to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children feel valued and understood.
- Accessibility
The school actively seeks to remove barriers to learning and participation.
Information regarding accessibility can be found in the school's:
- Accessibility Plan
- Equality Information and Objectives
- SEND Policy
These documents are available on the school website.
- How Do We Support Transitions?
Transitions are carefully planned to reduce anxiety and ensure continuity of support.
This may include:
Starting School
- Visits to previous settings
- Information sharing meetings
- Additional induction opportunities
Moving Between Year Groups
- Transition meetings between staff
- Pupil visits
- Sharing of SEND information
Moving to Secondary School
- Additional visits
- Enhanced transition programmes
- Meetings with receiving schools
- Transfer of SEND records
SRP Transitions
- Individual transition plans
- Bespoke visits and support
- How Are Staff Trained?
Our staff receive ongoing professional development to support pupils with SEND.
Training may include:
- Autism-informed practice
- Attachment-aware approaches
- Trauma-informed practice
- Speech and language support
- Sensory needs
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Safeguarding
- Medical needs
Specialist training is identified according to the needs of pupils attending the school.
- How Do We Evaluate Our SEND Provision?
We regularly review the effectiveness of our SEND provision through:
- Pupil outcomes
- Provision mapping
- Parent feedback
- Pupil voice
- Attendance information
- Monitoring and evaluation by school leaders
- Governor oversight
We use this information to continually improve the quality of support available.
- Further Information
School Policies
The following documents can be found by clicking on the link
- SEND Policy
- Accessibility Plan
- Equality Information and Objectives
- Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Intimate Care Policy
- Inclusion Strategy (Coming soon by December 2026)
Warwickshire SEND Local Offer
The Warwickshire SEND Local Offer provides information about services and support available across education, health and social care:
SENDIASS
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers impartial advice and guidance for families of children and young people with SEND.
At Watling Meadows Primary School we are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and successful. We work in partnership with families to help all children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
