Inclusion & SEND
"Team Crowmoor, Stronger Together"
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Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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SENCO and Inclusion Lead: Mrs B Green​
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Contact: senco@crowmoorschool.co.uk
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At Crowmoor Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment, in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equalities Act (2010), to ensure every child has the support they need to enable them to thrive so that they can ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve’ what is best for them. We understand that there are some pupils who may need extra help with specific skills and work hard to ensure support is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
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Our school motto: “Team Crowmoor, Stronger Together” shapes everything we do, including support for pupils with Special, Educational Needs and Disabilities. We believe in working closely with parents and carers, keeping them informed and involved at every stage of their child’s progress. Regular discussions are held to review any additional support or interventions put in place and ensure they are effective and meet individual needs.
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Initial support is provided by the class teacher, often with assistance from a teaching assistant, who works closely under the teacher’s guidance. Once a child has been identified as making significantly less than expected progress, staff work alongside parents and the Speical Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to assess whether they have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). If identified as having SEND, a pupil is then supported through an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
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If further support is required, we collaborate with external specialists to create a personalised learning plan designed to best support the child’s development. Please refer to our SEND Offer for further information regarding this.
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In cases where more intensive support is needed, we may undertake an assessment to explore the possibility of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This plan is developed in collaboration with parents, the school, health services and social care professionals to ensure that the child’s educational experience is fully supported and tailored to their specific needs.
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Crowmoor Primary’s SEND Offer
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Our Special Educational Needs Policy is guided by the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and is available on our website or upon request from the school office. Additionally, our School SEND Report outlines the additional support available to pupils with SEND, and can also be found on the website, with hard copies available in the office.
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You can read more about our SEND Offer in the document below:
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Disability Access
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We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all children, regardless of age, race, background, gender, or ability, are treated with equality and respect. Our Disability Equality and Accessibility Plan demonstrates our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all pupils and meeting our obligations to provide an accessible and supportive learning environment.​
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Read more about our Disability Equality and Accessibility Plan here:
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Supporting Pupils with Medical Concerns
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For detailed information on how we support pupils with medical concerns, including administration of prescribed medicines in school, please refer to our Supporting Pupils with Medical Concerns Policy.
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The Shropshire Local Offer
Are you a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND? Shropshire's SEND LOcal Offer has lots of information, support and resources for parents/carers of children with SEND including education, EHCPs, health and wellbeing, early help, family support, financial support, transport, things to do and lots more.
Take a look at the local offer website on the following link:​
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Useful Website Links
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Please refer to a list of useful websites for parents and carers of pupils with SEND:
Autism Education Trust - Provides practical resources and advice to develop and support good practice in educational settings for children and young people with Autism.
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Autism West Midlands - Leading charity in the West Midlands providing support for adults, children and young people with Autism and those who love and care for them.
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Early Years SEND Partnership - Provides training, resources, support and an approach to sharing learning that was tried and tested in an earlier DfE-funded CDC project
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Eric - Advice on toilet training
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Hands on as we grow - Activities to do with your child at home
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I CAN Communication Trust - A children's communication charity with support and advice for parents, carers and professionals supporting children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
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Learn and Thrive - Teach Me Too - A free online library of educational videos and learning resources, designed for children with Down's Syndrome.​
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National Association for Special Educational Needs (Nasen) - A charity organisation that provides research, training and support for education practitioners.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All pupils need to feel safe, accepted and valued in order to learn effectively and become successful members of society. For pupils, who are learning English as an Additional Language (EAL), this includes recognising and valuing their home language and background.
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) is not considered a Special Education Need. Adaptive teaching and individual learning opportunities are provided for children who are learning EAL as part of our provision for vulnerable learners.