St. Edmund's C of E Primary and Nursery School: Supporting All Learners:

"Teachers are ambitious that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as other pupils." (Ofsted Report, 2021)

At St. Edmund's, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children, aged 3 to 11, can reach their full potential, regardless of their needs.

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND):

We understand that some children may require additional support to learn and succeed. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils with SEND to identify their individual needs and create personalised learning plans.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive Classrooms: Children with SEND are valued members of their classrooms and participate alongside their peers whenever possible.

• Specialist Support: We offer a range of personalised support strategies to meet individual needs, including:
  • Small group instruction
  • Individualised learning programs
  • Technology
  • Qualified teaching assistants

• Experienced Staff: Our staff are trained to identify and support children with SEND, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.

• Progress Tracking: We use a data-driven approach to monitor progress and ensure each child is reaching their goals.

Partnership is Key:

We value collaboration with parents and carers. We work together to develop effective strategies that support your child's learning journey at school and at home.

How to Get Involved:

• Contact our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator):  They are available to answer your questions and discuss your child's specific needs. Contact information is provided below:

• Read our SEND Policy: This comprehensive document outlines our approach to supporting children with SEND. You can find it here:

(Awaiting SEND Policy)

• Explore Nottinghamshire's Local Offer: This website provides a wealth of resources and information for parents of children with SEND: 

Nottinghamshire SEND Local Offer

At St. Edmund's, we understand that each child is an individual as celebrate every step of progress them make within their learning journey. One was we track progress for children with SEN is through B Squared’s Connecting Steps. Connecting Steps helps our teachers to accurately track children’s data and use it to inform their future planning.  

Simplify Pupil Tracking with B Squared Assessment Software

Additional Resources:

Nottinghamshire County Council SEND

Notts LA Local Offer Leaflet

Notts CC Local Offer Website

Local Offer

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our school office. 

Education Support Services:

Sherwood Area Partnership