{"id":927,"date":"2021-06-11T15:38:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T15:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prestbury.school\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T12:25:33","slug":"special-educational-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prestbury.school\/?page_id=927","title":{"rendered":"Special Educational Needs & Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At Prestbury CE Primary School, inclusion is at the heart of our mission and Christian ethos. We believe every child is a unique creation of God, gifted with individual talents, strengths, and potential. Our school community \u2013 staff, pupils, and parents \u2013 works together in a spirit of care, respect and encouragement to ensure all children thrive.<\/p>

We are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are nurtured and supported to flourish both academically and personally. We believe that a child’s needs should first and foremost be met through quality first teaching, a differentiated curriculum, and the guidance of caring and reflective staff, all within a clear Christian ethos and values-based environment.<\/p>

Wherever possible, children are fully integrated within the classroom setting, as we recognise the importance of belonging, community, and learning alongside peers. Withdrawal from the classroom is used only when it is clearly in a child’s best interests, and always with the goal of supporting greater inclusion.<\/p>

We understand that the identification of SEND can be a sensitive and emotional process for families. That is why open, honest, and compassionate communication is central to our way of working. \u00a0We strive to work in close partnership with parents and carers, valuing your insights and involving you in every step of your child\u2019s journey.<\/p>

At Prestbury CE Primary School, we refer to initial concerns about a child’s learning or development as Wave 1 support (Cheshire East call this First Concerns)<\/strong>. This stage includes targeted classroom strategies and monitoring to ensure the child is receiving the right support within the classroom environment. Where appropriate, this is documented and reviewed using Wave 1 paperwork<\/strong>, which is discussed with parents termly during Parents\u2019 Evening<\/strong>, with an additional time slot allocated<\/strong> to allow for a focused conversation. If further support is needed, we move to a more structured approach through an SSP (School Support Plan \u2013 Cheshire East call this an SEN plan)<\/strong>, which outlines specific interventions and strategies tailored to the child\u2019s individual needs. We hold termly SSP Days<\/strong>, where parents are invited into school to meet with staff, review the plan, celebrate progress, and agree next steps together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We hold regular Parent Connect groups<\/strong> at Prestbury CE Primary School, offering a warm, informal space for parents of children with SEND to come together, share experiences, and support one another over a cup of tea. These sessions help to build a sense of community and connection among our families. We also frequently invite guest speakers<\/strong> from local services and support groups, who share valuable information, offer advice, and highlight the range of resources and support available to parents in the local area.<\/p>

We regularly share SEND updates and information<\/strong> in our school newsletter, including details of local courses, events, and support opportunities<\/strong> for parents and carers. To stay informed, please check our SEND Resources page<\/strong>, where we post the latest information available in our local area.<\/p>

At Prestbury, we are determined that no child is defined or limited by their additional needs. Every child has the right to shine in their own way, and our provision is designed to recognise and celebrate progress in the widest sense \u2013 academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.<\/p>

Our SEND provision works in alignment with the Cheshire East Local Offer, which outlines the support available for children and young people with SEND and disabilities in our area. You can find Prestbury CE Primary School\u2019s section of the Local Offer on the Cheshire East website:<\/p>

\ud83d\udc49<\/span> www.cheshireeast.gov.uk\/localoffer<\/span><\/a><\/p>

This includes detailed information on:<\/p>