Wootton Primary School aims to promote the progress and successful inclusion of pupils with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEND).

Inclusion Statement

• We endeavour to achieve maximum inclusion of all children (including vulnerable learners) whilst meeting their individual needs.
• Teachers provide adapted learning opportunities for all the children within the school and provide materials appropriate to children’s interests and abilities.  This ensures that all children have a full access to the school curriculum.
• Special Educational Need might be an explanation for delayed or slower progress but is not an excuse, and we make every effort to narrow the gap in attainment between vulnerable groups of learners and others. 
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) is not considered a Special Educational Need. Adapted work and individual learning opportunities are provided for children who are learning EAL as part of our provision for vulnerable learners.  
• We focus on individual progress as the main indicator of success.
• We strive to make a clear distinction between “underachievement” – often caused by a poor early experience of learning – and special educational needs.  

All staff in school have a responsibility for maximising achievement and opportunity of vulnerable learners – specifically, all teachers are teachers of pupils with special educational needs and EAL. Staff are aware of their responsibilities towards all vulnerable learners and a positive and sensitive attitude is shown towards all pupils at all times.

Our SENCo is: Mrs Louise Harries