Our Commitment

At Ordsall Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious environment where every child can achieve their full potential as we play, learn and grow together.

We believe that all children have the right to a rich, exciting and accessible curriculum that prepares them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school. Our approach is child-centred and focused on promoting independence, confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing is central to everything we do. We help children to understand how they learn through the development of metacognitive skills, empowering them to become independent, reflective learners.

Our Approach to SEND

We follow the statutory guidance set out in the DfE’s SEND Code of Practice (2015) and work in line with Nottinghamshire’s SEND Policy and Local Offer, which details the services and provision available to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are committed to identifying and supporting additional needs as early as possible. These may include:

• Cognition and Learning needs

• Communication and Interaction needs

• Sensory, Physical and/or Medical needs

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

How We Support Our Pupils

High-quality teaching is the foundation of our SEND provision. Teachers adapt their teaching, resources and classroom environments to remove barriers, maintain high expectations and help children develop independence.

We follow a graduated approach of assess, plan, do and review, working with children, parents and carers to understand each child’s strengths and needs, agree support and review its impact. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) identify specific targets and strategies, with progress considered alongside each child’s starting points.

Where needed, additional support may include targeted interventions, specialist resources, communication support and opportunities for sensory regulation. We work with external professionals to inform provision and support children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) towards their agreed outcomes.

Children’s views and family knowledge help shape our approach. We also plan carefully for transitions between classes, phases and schools so that information and effective strategies are shared.

Our aim is for every child to feel a sense of belonging, access an ambitious curriculum and grow in confidence and independence.

Working Together

We value the strong relationships we have with families and believe that effective communication between home and school is key to achieving the best outcomes for our children.

If you would like to discuss your child’s needs or find out more about SEND provision at Ordsall Primary School, please contact Mrs Kerry Moss – Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) or Miss Tracy Rollison – SEND Manager on 01777 702852

Further Information and Support

• Ordsall Primary School SEN Information Report

• Nottinghamshire Local Offer
  Find details of services and support for children and young people with SEND.

• SEND: Guide for Parents and Carers (Gov.uk)
  Explains how the SEND system supports children and young people in education.

• Improving Children’s Mental Health – Place2Be