Special Educational Needs and Disability

At Willows Primary School we believe in inclusion being at the heart of effective education. As a school we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils, aiming to ensure that the learning environment is one where individuality is recognised and barriers to learning are removed.

We strive to provide a secure, caring and happy environment in which all of our pupils can experience success and enjoyment of learning through our exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We believe in equal opportunities for all, where everyone is treated with respect, dignity and is valued equally. We value the views of our pupils and their families and provide opportunities for them to influence change and to be fully involved in the decision-making process.

Our SENCo, Mrs Bagshaw-Ray, works together with our class teachers and teaching assistants to provide effective support across the school.

Please take some time to read through the information about how we provide for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEN) in the School’s SEN Policy and SEN Information Report. You can also read about Staffordshire's 'Local Offer' which details the range of services available for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

If you have any further queries, you can contact the SENCo through the school office on 01543 421830 or via email on jo_bagshaw-ray@willows.staffs.sch.uk

Useful Links

Staffordshire’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service

https://www.staffs-iass.org/home.aspx

If you have a general enquiry, would like to speak to one of the team or a parent wanting to request information and support please telephone 01785 356921 during office hours.  Alternatively email on sfps@staffordshire.gov.uk.  

Staffordshire’s Local Offer

https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0

SEND Code of Practice:0 to 25 years

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (known as IPSEA) http://www.ipsea.org.uk/

IPSEA is a registered charity. It offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

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