Whitegate CE Primary SchoolSEND Information
'The funding for pupils who have SEND is used effectively. The newly appointed special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is determined in her role to improve the progress and attainment of these pupils. The SENCo values the support provided by external agencies. She has developed clear procedures to support and monitor teaching and learning. Through this effective support, most current pupils who have SEND are making good progress from their starting points.' (Ofsted, July 2019.)
Hello, my name is Mary Savage and I am the Inclusion Manager at Whitegate C of E Primary.
We are committed to providing a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs. We are committed to challenging negative attitudes about disability and accessibility and to develop wisdom and a culture of awareness, tolerance and inclusion. We have a range of facilities to help remove barriers to learning for our pupils and to help them to grow and shine. Please see in the files below for some additional information and our policies related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Please note, I am available Monday to Friday, with Wednesday being my dedicated SEND time, for any questions, queries or concerns you may have.
M Savage
How Whitegate CofE Primary support children with disabilities
At Whitegate School, all children have access to a broad and rich curriculum. Learning is planned and adapted to support and engage all learners, whatever their age or stage of development. Care is taken to ensure all children are included in the wealth of learning opportunities we offer. Below are some of the ways we cater for learns with a disability. For further information, please refer to our SEND policy and SEND information documents.
- Wide range of Teaching and Learning strategies in place and adjustments made to meet the needs of ALL children
- Outside agency support sought where required
- Flexible teaching arrangements e.g. seating, availability of additional resources and specialist equipment where needed
- All staff aware of implications of sensory or physical impairments such as noise levels, lighting and space
- Accessible facilities and exits supporting children with mobility difficulties
Please click here for further information on Cheshire West & Chester Council's Local Offer.
The Special Education and Disability (SEND) information below outlines the provision offered to SEND pupils attending our school.
Who can I contact for further information?
- CLASS TEACHER as initial contact- either by personal contact or email to school administration
- INCLUSION MANAGER (SENDCO) – Mrs Mary Savage 01606 212203 sendco@whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk
- HEAD TEACHER – Mrs Caroline Mackenzie 01606 212203 head@whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk
- PARENT PARTNERSHIP CWAC: parentpartnership@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- CWAC SEN TEAM : senteam@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- THE LOCAL OFFER: https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Categories/3948
- Please see 'SEND Information' for detailed information about how we can help a child with diagnosed or unspecific learning difficulties and Special Educational Needs