Special Educational Needs

Mersey Drive SEND Mission Statement

At Mersey Drive Community Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to belong, participate, achieve and thrive. We are committed to creating a highly inclusive school community where all pupils, regardless of their starting points, needs or barriers to learning, are valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.

We recognise that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) may require different levels and types of support to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life. Through early identification, high-quality teaching, reasonable adjustments and carefully planned provision, we work to remove barriers to learning and ensure that every pupil can succeed.

We have high aspirations for all pupils and are ambitious about the outcomes they can achieve academically, socially, emotionally and personally. We celebrate individual strengths, nurture confidence and resilience, and support pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and independence they need for their next stage of education and later life.

Partnership working is at the heart of our approach. Through working collaboratively with pupils, parents, carers, staff and external agencies we  ensure that support is responsive, effective and centred on the needs and aspirations of each child. We listen to and value the voices of our pupils and families, recognising their vital role in shaping provision and decision-making.

At Mersey Drive, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diversity is celebrated, individual differences are respected, and every child feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed. Through our school motto, "Enjoy Learning; Aim High!", we strive to ensure that all pupils experience success, develop positive relationships and are fully prepared for their future lives.

Our SENCo works as part of our wider team Inclusion Team, coordinating provision for pupils with SEND, supporting staff and families, and ensuring that pupils receive the right support at the right time.

 

SENCo: Mrs Clare  email: SENCO.MerseyDrive@bury.gov.uk  telephone: 0161 766 6298

SEND Link Governor: M.Whitby

 

Our Inclusion Team

At Mersey Drive, SEND is everyone's responsibility. We believe that all children should feel valued, included and supported to achieve their full potential. Our Inclusion Team works collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Inclusion Team consists of:

  • Miss Ridley – Headteacher
  • Mrs Clare -Deputy Head/ SENDCo
  • Mrs Marriott-Moncrieffe - Assistant Head/EYFS Lead
  • Mrs Wilcox –Child and Families Wellbeing Lead
  • Miss Shaw – Attendance and Wellbeing Lead

The Inclusion Team works closely with class teachers, teaching assistants, families and external professionals to identify and respond to pupils' needs at the earliest opportunity. Through a graduated approach, we work together to remove barriers to learning, promote positive wellbeing and ensure that every child is fully included in all aspects of school life.

Our SENCo works as part of our wider team Inclusion Team, coordinating provision for pupils with SEND, supporting staff and families, and ensuring that pupils receive the right support at the right time.

 

Our Aims:

Through high expectations, strong partnerships and personalised support, we strive to ensure that every pupil develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed both now and in the future.

At Mersey Drive, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and  included. We aim to:

  • Identify and respond to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at the earliest possible opportunity through effective assessment, monitoring and partnership working.
  • Ensure that all pupils receive high-quality, inclusive teaching that is responsive to their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.
  • Remove barriers to learning, participation and achievement, enabling all children to access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
  • Foster a culture of belonging where every child feels safe, respected, valued and able to participate fully in all aspects of school life.
  • Promote positive wellbeing, independence, resilience and confidence, supporting pupils to develop the skills they need for lifelong learning and future success.
  • Work collaboratively with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies to ensure that support is coordinated, effective and centred on the needs of the child.
  • Celebrate diversity and individual differences, ensuring equality of opportunity for all members of our school community.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of provision to ensure the best possible outcomes for children with SEND.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Mersey Drive, we recognise that every child is unique and may require different levels of support to achieve their full potential. We are committed to identifying and responding to pupils' needs at the earliest opportunity and ensuring that appropriate provision is in place to enable all children to succeed.

The definition of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is set out in the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0–25 years (2015).

A child or young person has Special Educational Needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.

A child has a learning difficulty or disability if they:

  • Have significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age; or
  • Have a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities generally provided for others of the same age in mainstream schools.
Categories of SEND:

Pupils may require support in one or more of the four broad areas of need identified within the SEND Code of Practice:

  • Communication and Interaction
  • Cognition and Learning
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • Sensory and/or Physical Needs

 

 

Mersey Drive’s Local Offer and SEN Policy

 

Click here to view our Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy

Click here to view our Special Educational Needs and Disability Report

Click here to view our Accessibility Policy

Click here to view the SEND Local Offer in Bury

 

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