Inclusion and SEND at St Peter's Primary Academy
At St Peter’s Primary Academy, we are committed to creating a fully inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We believe that all children have unique strengths, talents and needs, and we work hard to remove barriers to learning so that every pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and high expectations for all learners. Through adaptive teaching, targeted support, reasonable adjustments and personalised provision, we strive to ensure that every child can access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum while feeling valued, successful and included within our school community.
The St Peter's Way to Inclusion
We are proud to share our "The St Peter's Way to Inclusion" Padlet, which showcases our inclusive ethos and the many ways we support children and families. Within the Padlet, you will find information about our approach to inclusion and SEND, our nurture and wellbeing provision, guidance for parents, SEND terminology, useful websites and support services, mental health resources, policies and key contacts.
Whether you are looking for information about special educational needs, strategies to support your child at home, local and national support organisations, or simply want to learn more about our inclusive approach, we hope this resource provides helpful guidance and reassurance.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
A child is identified as having Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) if they require provision that is additional to or different from that which is ordinarily available to children of the same age. Needs may fall within one or more of the following areas:
Communication and Interaction
Cognition and Learning
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Sensory and/or Physical Needs
Early identification is a key priority at St Peter's. Through regular assessment, observation and close partnership with families, we identify needs as early as possible and put the appropriate support in place. We follow a graduated approach of Assess, Plan, Do, Review, ensuring that provision is carefully monitored and adapted to meet the changing needs of our pupils.
Our Commitment
At St Peter's, we strive to:
Enable every child to reach their full potential.
Celebrate individual strengths and achievements.
Promote confidence, independence and positive wellbeing.
Remove barriers to learning and participation.
Provide high-quality, inclusive teaching for all pupils.
Deliver targeted support where additional needs are identified.
Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and specialist professionals.
Ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and included within our school community.
Working in Partnership with Parents
We believe that parents and carers are key partners in their child's education. Open communication and strong home-school relationships are central to our approach. We encourage parents to share any concerns as early as possible and work closely with families to plan appropriate support, celebrate progress and secure the very best outcomes for every child.
Parents are welcome to speak with their child's class teacher at any time. Our Inclusion Team is also available to offer advice, guidance and support.
Our Inclusion Team
SENDCo: Mrs Tamsin Corbett
Inclusion Lead: Mrs Lisa Tarbuck
The Headteacher has overall responsibility for SEND and inclusion across the school. Our staff receive ongoing professional development in areas such as autism, speech and language development, dyslexia, social and emotional wellbeing, trauma-informed practice and adaptive teaching. We also work closely with a range of external agencies and specialists to ensure pupils and families receive the support they need.
Together, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels welcomed, supported and empowered to achieve their very best.