Meet our SENDCo!

Our Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo) is Mrs Readey.

She holds the NASENCo qualification, which she gained in 2020 from Edge Hill University.

Her email address is senco@ashton.lancs.sch.uk

She can be contacted via the school office on 01772 728052

Our Intention

At Ashton Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), feel valued, supported and able to succeed.

We want every child to:

• Achieve their best academically and socially

• Develop confidence, independence and self-esteem

• Feel included and respected as part of our school community

We work hard to remove barriers to learning, adapt our curriculum and environment, and provide the right support so that all children can thrive. We believe strongly in working in partnership with parents and carers, listening to children’s voices, and building on each child’s strengths.

Our Implementation

At Ashton, we believe that every teacher is a teacher of SEND. High-quality adaptive teaching is the first step in supporting all children.

Teachers regularly assess and monitor children’s progress, including their social and emotional development, so that any concerns can be identified and addressed as early as possible. We use a wide range of information to understand how children are developing, not just test results.

When additional support is needed, we follow the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review. This may include:

• Adaptations and support within the classroom

• Targeted small-group or individual interventions

• Individual Education Plans (IEPs), which are reviewed termly

We work closely with parents and carers, valuing their knowledge and experience of their child. Open, two-way communication between home and school is very important to us.

When appropriate, we may also seek advice or support from external professionals, such as:

• Educational Psychologists

• Speech and Language Therapists

• Specialist teachers (e.g. Autism, Hearing or Visual Impairment)

• Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists

Our Impact

Our aim is for children with SEND to have the same positive, enriching school experience as all children at Ashton.

We want our children with SEND to:

• Feel confident, supported and included

• Make good progress from their individual starting points

• Access a wide range of learning opportunities

We want parents and carers to feel listened to, informed and involved, and confident that their child’s needs are understood and supported.

Through regular assessment and reflection, we ensure that the support we provide is effective, meaningful and tailored, so that all children have equal opportunities to succeed.

Click here to view our SEND Policy 

Click here to read our SEND Information Report 

 Click here to read our SEND Local Offer