Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Inclusion and SEND
Newton Primary School is a fully inclusive school. The key principle that our school adopts is that each child is a unique individual and has the right to education which develops their full potential. They have the right to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and the right to access the whole curriculum. Every child has the right to expect to make progress.
All children are entitled to an education that enables them to:
- Achieve their best
- Become confident individuals living fulfilling lives; and
- Make a successful transition to adulthood
At Newton Primary School, great care is taken to identify and support children who have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age, or who have a disability which prevents them from making use of educational facilities.
Each pupil’s current skills and levels of attainment are judged on entry. Regular assessments of progress are made and where pupils are falling behind or making limited progress, despite high quality teaching targeted at their areas of weakness, the teacher and SENCo work together, with parents/carers, to assess whether the child has a significant learning difficulty. Where this is the case, agreement is reached about the SEN support that is required.
Identification includes the use of high quality assessment and where necessary, may include more specialised assessments from external agencies and professionals.
Parent/carers know their children best, and we listen and understand when they express concerns about their child’s development. We also listen to and address any concerns raised by children themselves.
Where our level of concern increases, other agencies may become involved e.g. Educational Psychology Service, Speech and Language Service, etc. This may sometimes be followed by formal assessment, the outcome of which may be an application for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
All children are catered for, whatever their current rate of progress or attainment, in the differentiated planning of class teachers and through working with other partners. Interventions are implemented for those children who require additional support within specific subjects or aspects of learning.
The Special Educational Needs Co-ordintator (SENCO) at our school is Miss Mercer. She can be contacted via the main school office on 01744 678390.
Please follow the link below to access information and services relating to St Helens' Council Local Offer.
https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/schools-education/sen-the-local-offer/
For our Equality and Accessibility Policies and Action Plans, please see our Statutory Policies section of the website.
Useful support services for children and young people with additional needs
www.autism.org.uk/ National Autistic Society
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ British Dyslexia Association
www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/ ADHD foundation
dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/about-dyspraxia/ Dyspraxia foundation
www.who.int/blindness/en/ Visual Impairment
https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities Gov.uk entitlements for additional needs
We have been asked by the local authority to share this information with you.
Please note that if you choose to take your child with you to the afternoon event, the absence cannot be authorised.
Families and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are invited to a special SEND Information Day on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
This exciting event provides a valuable opportunity to meet local service providers, explore the support and resources available, and learn about the wide range of services tailored to young people with SEND.
The event will feature two drop-in sessions to accommodate different schedules:
- Afternoon Session: 10am - 2pm
- Early Evening Session: 5pm - 7:30pm
From education and employment support to health and wellbeing services, attendees will have the chance to connect with providers face-to-face, ask questions, and gain insight into the opportunities available in the local area.
Whether you’re looking for advice, resources, or new ideas to enhance your SEND journey, this is the perfect chance to get informed and network with experts and other families.
Save the date, spread the word, and drop in to Saints Stadium on 28th January!