At Carr Hill, we are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported. We believe that all children should be able to aspire to achieve their best, enjoy coming to school, and flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

This page explains how we support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), how we work in partnership with parents and carers, and what to do if you have any concerns about your child.

Our inclusive approach

At Carr Hill, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that children learn and develop in different ways, and we work hard to ensure that our teaching, curriculum and environment meet the needs of all learners.

We are committed to:

• Creating a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for every child
• Celebrating difference and promoting equality and respect
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, confidence and independence
• Working closely with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child

Our approach ensures that pupils with SEND are fully included in school life and are supported to enjoy learning, build positive relationships and flourish alongside their peers.

Accessing help and support at our school

We understand that parents and carers may have questions or concerns about their child’s learning or development at different times. Early communication is important, and we encourage families to speak to us as soon as they feel something may not be quite right.

The first point of contact is usually your child’s class teacher, who is responsible for day‑to‑day teaching and support. They know your child well and can discuss progress, strategies in place and next steps.

For children with more complex or additional needs, the school’s Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator (SENCo), Karen Thompson, will be involved in planning and reviewing support. Our SENCo works closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals to ensure effective provision is in place.

We are happy to communicate with parents in person, by telephone or by email, depending on what works best for you.

SEN support at our school

Some children may need additional or different support to help them make progress. If a child is identified as having SEN, they may be placed on SEN Support.

When this happens, we will:

• Discuss concerns and strengths with parents and carers
• Assess the child’s needs carefully
• Plan and put support strategies in place
• Review progress regularly and adjust provision where needed

Children with SEN Support have clear outcomes that focus not only on academic progress, but also on confidence, communication, independence and wellbeing – helping every child to aspire and flourish.

Working together with parents and carers

We strongly believe that the best outcomes for children come from strong partnerships between school and home.

Parents and carers can expect:

• Regular opportunities to discuss their child’s progress and support
• Clear information about strategies used in school
• Honest, open communication and shared decision‑making
• A named point of contact who knows your child well

Your views and knowledge of your child are extremely important to us, and we value your contribution at every stage of the SEND process.