Launch of the SEND and Alternative Provision strategy 2025 to 2030

Launch of the SEND and Alternative Provision strategy 2025 to 2030

Warley Road Primary talk about their provision in school and how this is supporting students.

 

Summarised video transcript

Background & Context

  • In 2020, a new leadership team took over, allowing a full SEND strategy refresh.
  • The school has grown from 17 EHCPs to 31, with more pending.
  • Increasing complexity of needs, especially in early years, prompted the development of a more structured and inclusive approach.

The Mill Provision

  • A specialist engagement model for children from Reception to Year 2.
  • Currently supports 13 children, primarily with autism and complex communication needs.
  • Children remain on roll in mainstream classes and access both specialist and mainstream learning.

Curriculum & Approach

  • Follows an early years curriculum with:
    • Whole class and small group teaching
    • Sensory stories, bucket therapy, phonics
    • Positive Looking and Zones of Regulation
  • Emphasis on functional skills, independence, and communication.
  • Use of visual aids, AAC devices, and communication boards.
  • Children participate in mainstream activities like trips, music, and PE with tailored support.

Integration & Progress

  • Structured routines enable children to gradually access mainstream settings.
  • Examples include:
    • A child attending a sculpture park trip independently
    • Another using visuals to complete a toothbrushing routine
  • Children show significant progress in communication, independence, and confidence.

Expansion Plans

  • Launching a semi-formal pathway for children ready for more structured learning.
  • Two new classes planned for Key Stage 1 and 2, with dedicated teachers and support staff.
  • Curriculum will remain personalized and EHCP-driven, focusing on life skills and communication.

Training & Support

  • Staff trained in:
    • Intensive Interaction
    • Attention Autism
    • Positive Looking
    • Writing effective EHCP outcomes
  • Collaboration with:
    • Hybrid
    • Portage
    • Speech & Language Therapists
    • Autism and Sensory Teams
    • Calderdale Music Service

Parent Engagement

  • Recognizing the need for community and support, the school initiated:
    • Parent support groups
    • WhatsApp groups
    • Celebration events
  • Aims to reduce isolation and build a network of shared experiences.

Impact

  • Children who were previously non-verbal or disengaged are now reading, communicating, and thriving.
  • The school’s inclusive ethos ensures every child is part of the community and has the opportunity to succeed.