The school’s SENDCo is Tracy Burney who can be contacted on [email protected]

We are committed to ensuring that the necessary provision is made for all pupils with a Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND). The SEND Code of Practice (2014) states that all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress so that they:

  • achieve their best
  • become confident individuals living fulfilling lives
  • make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education or training

We believe that all pupils with SEND must have their needs recognised and assessed so that appropriate and timely intervention can be put in place. We strive to deliver a curriculum that provides suitable learning challenges to meet the diverse learning needs of all our pupils and we will do everything we can to remove any barriers.

In line with the SEND code of practice all children, including those experiencing Special Educational Needs are welcomed into our school. We have clear policies detailing ways in which teachers will meet the needs of such groups of children and we draw on external support when required. We have a SENDCO and the teachers constantly monitor the educational, emotional and physical needs of each child. In this way any need experienced by a pupil can be identified and resolved quickly. Please go to each class page where a detailed overview of the half term topics being taught is available.

Definition of Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND)

A pupil is defined as having SEND if they have a learning difficulty that calls for provision that is different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.

A learning difficulty means that a child has significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of the same age; or that the child has a disability which hinders them from making use of educational facilities from those generally provided by schools for pupils of the same age, within the same area.

The Code of Practice (2014) provides an overview of the range of needs, which is divided into four broad areas:

  1. Communication and Interaction
  2. Cognition and Learning
  3. Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
  4. Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Further information regarding SEND at Norris Bank Primary School can be found by consulting our SEND Policy below, which outlines the process of what will happen if concerns are raised about a child having special educational needs and/or disability.

If you have any concerns about your child’s educational needs, the first point of contact is your child’s Class Teacher.

School Information Report

Norris Bank Primary School is a highly inclusive school where we are all learning and growing together to create the best learning environment possible. Our School Information Report describes support and processes for pupils with SEND. This is described through our answers to a series of FAQs.

Select the link below for more information:

Policies and Useful Information

Many parents have also heard that SEND children could, if applicable, apply for an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). Please click on the link below to have an overview of the process and timeframe:

Stockport has also released the following guidance for parents of children who suffer from school avoidance or anxiety which you may find useful.