SEND and Inclusion

Portfield Primary Academy is an inclusive school and may offer the following range of provision to support children with SEND.

The range of support deployed will be tailored to individual need following thorough assessment by internal or external agencies. It is designed to promote pupils working towards becoming independent and resilient learners and should not be seen in isolation.

If you have any concerns about your child's learning or think they may have special educational needs, please contact your child's class teacher. They will listen to your concerns and be able to explain how your child is currently being supported in class. They may also arrange a meeting with myself for specialist advice and support with special education needs provision. 

Mrs Maddison
Assistant Headteacher and SENCo

SEND and Inclusion - Staff Responsibilities

Class Teachers are responsible for:

• adapting and refining the curriculum to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils; 

• checking on the progress of your child and identifying, planning and delivery of any additional support; 

• devising personalised learning plans, to prioritise and focus on the next steps required for your child to improve in their learning; 

• applying the school’s SEND policy. 

If you have concerns about your child you should speak to your child’s class teacher first. You may then be directed to the Inclusion Leader.

Mrs Maddison - Assistant Headteacher and SENCo

Mrs Maddison is responsible for:

• coordinating provision for children with SEND and developing the school's SEND policy

• ensuring that parents are involved in supporting their child’s learning and access

• the provision of specialist advice and facilitating training to ensure staff are able to meet a range of additional needs

• liaising with a range of agencies, who can offer support, to help pupils overcome difficulties

• consulted about planning successful transition to a new class or school

• included in reviewing how their child is doing

• kept informed about the range and level of support offered to their child

Mr Strong - Headteacher

Mr Strong is responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the school, including the provision made for pupils with SEND

Ruth Campbell - SEND Governor

Mrs Gauntlett is responsible for supporting the school to evaluate and develop the quality and impact of provision for pupils with SEND across the school.