Introduction

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Summerseat Methodist Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, included and able to flourish. Our inclusive approach is rooted in our Methodist values and our commitment to enabling every child to experience life in all its fullness – from whatever their starting point.

We have high aspirations for all our pupils. Through high-quality adaptive teaching, early identification of barriers to learning and appropriate support, we aim to ensure that every child can access an ambitious curriculum, develop independence and participate fully in school life.

How we support children with SEND

Every teacher is responsible for the progress and development of every child in their class. We adapt teaching, resources and learning environments to meet individual needs and provide ordinarily available provision as part of everyday inclusive practice.

Where a child needs additional or different support, we work in partnership with the child and their family to identify needs, agree outcomes and review the impact of provision. Our graduated approach ensures that support responds to each child’s strengths, needs and progress.

Our Specialist Base

Summerseat is a mainstream primary school with a Specialist Base commissioned by Bury Local Authority. The base provides 10 places for pupils with autism and associated cognition and learning needs. It is an integral part of our school community and contributes specialist expertise that also strengthens inclusive practice across the wider school.

Working together

We value the knowledge and experience that parents and carers bring. We encourage families to share concerns, ask questions and work with us to identify the best ways to support their child. We also ensure that children’s views are listened to and considered in decisions about their education.

If you have concerns about your child’s progress, development or wellbeing, please speak to their class teacher in the first instance. You can also contact the school office to arrange to speak with the relevant SENCO.

Find out more

Please see our SEND Information Report for detailed information about how we identify and support children with SEND, our provision, assessment, family involvement and wider support arrangements.

You can also read our SEND Policy, Inclusion Strategy and Accessibility Plan, and visit Bury Council’s Local Offer for information about SEND services and support available locally.

In addition to reading the school's SEN Information Report and policies, please arrange a visit to school, we have an ‘open door’ policy and are always here to answer any further questions you may have.

For the Bury Local Offer please CLICK HERE      

We follow the Bury Graduated Approach to support children. Please CLICK HERE

Who can I contact for further information?

Your child’s class teacher is your first contact if you wish to discuss your child’s progress or any concerns you may have.

Alternatively, you can arrange to speak the Inclusion Manager (Mrs Sarah Brown / Ms Emily Cole).

Please contact the school office on 01706 823 427

Any complaints regarding SEND can be directed to the Executive Headteacher- Mrs J Whittaker, the Chair of Governors-Mrs Mariani or Bury Local Authority.