Inclusion and SEND
At Herringthorpe Junior School, we offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all pupils, including those with additional special educational needs. Our child-centred approach is the driver of all that we do in ensuring that pupils are well supported, socially, emotionally and academically to achieve their potential. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and overcome challenges at their own pace, with appropriate scaffolds and support in place to ensure they feel safe to step outside of their comfort zone and strive to reach their personal goals.
Our promise
We understand that some children will require additional support during their time at our school. This may vary from support within learning, support in attending school or support for physical/ emotional wellbeing. We recognise that all children are different and the support will not look the same for all children. Our promise is to understand all children as individuals and tailor support to meet their own individual needs, through early identification and following a robust graduated response.
All children receiving additional support have individualised targets documented in a support plan.
Our SENCO, Mrs F. Ebbs, works closely with class teachers and parents to ensure each child has access to a broad, balanced curriculum.
The school also maintains strong partnerships with external agencies, including Educational Psychologists, Autism specialists, Speech and Language Therapists, Health Services, and the Specialist Inclusion Team, who assist during assessment and intervention stages.
The Inclusion Team
At Herringthorpe Junior School, all staff are responsible for inclusion practice and supporting pupils with SEND, however, if you have any concerns or questions or queries, please contact the following members of ‘Inclusion Team’ staff.
Mrs Ebbs Mrs Forshaw Mrs Savage Miss Bassindale
Behaviour and Inclusion Leader Pastoral Leader SEMH Practitioner SEMH Practitioner
If you would like more information about our SEND provision or wish to visit, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What to do if you have concerns about your child, their learning or their wellbeing
→ Contact your child’s class teacher - your child will spend most of their school day with their teacher so they will have the best knowledge of their needs.
→ If the class teacher shares your concern, an Early Identification of Need form will be completed and advice sought from across our school family.
→ If the concerns persist, the class teacher will speak to a member of the inclusion team who will in turn have a discussion with the teacher and yourself to discuss what extra support can be offered to support your child. If your child has a learning need then an IDP (Individual Development Plan) may be set up.
→ Sometimes additional support may be sought from outside agencies within the Local Authority, enabling us to fulfil our promise and ensure your child has access to personalised support in the right place at the right time.
Important SEND information links
SEND information report SEND/Inclusion Policy Herringthorpe Accessibility Plan
Further information:
Please find Rotherham’s Local Offer here: https://www.rotherhamsendlocaloffer.org.uk/
Rotherham Local Offer Rotherham Parent Carers Forum Rotherham SENDIASS
Supporting websites for parents:
Below are some of the websites/ apps which we think may be useful to support pupils with various additional needs. You may find them useful to access with your children at home.
