Our Approach

  • Many children’s needs can be met through the ordinarily available provision within the classroom.
  • We work closely with parents and carers to identify needs that may impact a child’s ability to access the curriculum and school life.
  • Our goal is to ensure that every child receives the right support at the right time.

We Respect That All Children:

  • Have different educational needs and aspirations.
  • Require different strategies for learning.
  • Acquire, assimilate, and communicate information at different rates.
  • Need a range of teaching approaches and experiences.

Statutory Requirements

As part of the Children and Families Act (2014), schools must publish and keep under review information about services available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0–25 years.

The Local Offer aims to improve choice and transparency for families. It includes information about provision the local authority expects to be available for children and young people with SEND, whether or not they have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

SEND Updates 

Recently, I shared some upcoming changes in relation to SEND provision within school. As we move into the next academic year, Mrs Dodd will be taking on the leadership of SEND during an interim period as part of a handover, while Mrs Parker will lead Early Years (EYFS).

As part of this transition, I (Mrs Dodd) will also be exploring the possibility of commissioning additional SEND leadership support from a private company. Many schools are now adopting this approach to build capacity and ensure there is dedicated time to support this increasingly important area. As you may be aware from the news, SEND provision is a growing national priority, with levels of need continuing to rise significantly.

In response, we are introducing new systems and structures to further strengthen our provision. During the handover period, a new dedicated email address has been set up:

SEND@stpetersheysham.lancs.sch.uk

Please note:

Looking ahead to the next academic year, we will also be moving to an online provision mapping and target-setting system for children with additional needs. Further information about this will be shared with parents in due course.

Thank you for your continued support as we develop and strengthen our SEND provision.

Further Information

Please click below for a helpful DfE brochure that explains SEND in schools and the importance of the partnership between home and school.

Key Links 

Link to Lancashire Local Offer 

SEND Local Authority Newsletters

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Complaints
We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children with special educational needs. If you have any concerns or wish to make a complaint, we encourage you to raise the matter as soon as possible so that we can address it promptly and effectively. Our approach is to listen carefully, respond with transparency, and work collaboratively to resolve issues in a fair and timely manner. Full details of our complaints procedure, including steps for escalation, can be found in our Complaints Policy. We value your feedback and strive to maintain open communication at every stage.

 

SEND Newsletters and Key Documents

 

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