Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
At Fairlands Primary School, we are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to thrive. We believe that all children deserve a safe, happy, and aspirational learning environment, and we are committed to ensuring that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to reach their full potential.
Our Approach to SEND
We follow the national SEND Code of Practice (0–25 years) and aim to:
- Identify children’s needs early
- Work closely with parents and carers
- Listen to the views of the child
- Collaborate with external professionals
- Regularly review support and progress
We use a graduated approach called Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) to tailor support to each child’s needs.
Types of Needs We Support
We support children with a wide range of needs, including:
- Communication and interaction (e.g. speech and language difficulties, autism)
- Cognition and learning (e.g. dyslexia, general learning difficulties)
- Social, emotional and mental health
- Sensory and/or physical needs
How We Support Children
Support may include:
- Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP), which all mainstream schools in Hertfordshire should provide
- Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) with clear targets
- Adapted teaching and reasonable adjustments
- Specialist interventions and assessments
- Involvement of external professionals (e.g. speech therapists, educational psychologists)
If a child needs significant support, we may apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) through the local authority.
Working Together with Families
We believe that parents and carers are key partners in their child’s education. You’ll be involved in planning and reviewing your child’s support, and your insights are valued throughout the process.
Our SEND Team
- SENCo: Mrs Julie Jeffries
- Inclusion Assistant: Miss Tina Gribbin
- Speech & Language Assistant: Mrs Gaye Holloran
- School Family Worker: Mrs Amy McCullagh
Every teacher is responsible for supporting children with SEND in their class.