All children at St. Stephen’s C.E. Primary School are valued as individuals and every effort is made to identify and support those requiring additional help or expertise. Special arrangements are made for pupils with a special educational need and disability. Pupils’ progress is closely monitored and parents are kept well informed. The Governing Body seeks to ensure that children with a special educational need and disability receive the appropriate provision.

Our special needs provision is organised in line with the graduated response model outlined in the ‘Special Needs Code of Practice’. This is further explained in our SEND Information Report available below. 

We aim to ensure that every child has access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum at the appropriate level in terms of the National Curriculum.  We also try to ensure that there is a supportive environment with an atmosphere of encouragement, acceptance and sensitivity with respect for achievement and value for the individual.

Our substantive SENDCo, Mrs Lauren Turnbull, is currently on Maternity Leave and her role is being covered by Mrs Clare Woodcock, a SENCo and Specialist Teacher. Mrs Woodcock is in school each Tuesday and can be contacted via the school office.