SEND

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SEND information for parents

At Kingsway Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to thrive, academically, socially and emotionally.

We believe that:

• children learn best when they feel safe and included
• difference is a normal and valued part of school life
• high expectations and the right support go hand in hand
• parents and carers are essential partners in supporting children’s development

Our SEND provision is rooted in strong relationships, inclusive practice and adaptive teaching, ensuring that children with SEND are supported as part of our whole‑school community.

Our inclusive approach at Kingsway

Kingsway is an inclusive mainstream school with additional specialist provision. Most children’s needs are met through our strong universal offer, known as iQFT – Inclusive Quality First Teaching.

This means that:

• classrooms are designed to be accessible to all learners
• teaching is adaptive and responsive
• barriers to learning are reduced before additional support is needed
• children are supported to remain part of their class community

SEND support is not something separate from day‑to‑day school life – it is built into how we teach, care and support children every day.

Identifying SEND needs early

We recognise the importance of early identification and early support.

Children’s needs may be identified:

• through ongoing classroom observation
• assessment and progress monitoring
• professional dialogue with staff
• conversations with parents and carers
• information from previous settings or external professionals

Where concerns are identified, we follow a graduated approach, ensuring support is:

• timely
• proportionate
• reviewed regularly
• responsive to children’s changing needs

Parents are kept informed and involved throughout this process.

Support for children with SEND

Depending on a child’s needs, support may include:

• adaptive teaching within the classroom
• use of visual, sensory or organisational supports
• targeted keep‑up support alongside learning
• pastoral and wellbeing support
• advice and strategies informed by specialist services
• personalised learning or support plans where appropriate

Our aim is always to build independence, confidence and success, rather than reliance on adult support.

Small Specialist Classes (SSC)

Kingsway Primary School also hosts small specialist classes, which:

• support children with more complex SEND needs
• provide highly personalised teaching and care
• follow the same relational, inclusive principles as the rest of the school
• enable children to thrive within a supportive, specialist environment

Children in SSC provision are valued members of our school community and benefit from close links with the wider school wherever appropriate.

Working in partnership with parents and carers

We believe parents and carers know their children best and play a vital role in supporting SEND.

At Kingsway:

• communication is open, respectful and honest
• parents are involved in reviewing support and progress
• meetings are solution‑focused and child‑centred
• support is explained clearly, without unnecessary jargon

If you have concerns about your child’s learning, wellbeing or development, we encourage you to speak with your child’s class teacher in the first instance.

External support and Trafford Local Authority

Where needed, Kingsway works closely with Trafford Local Authority services and other professionals to support children with SEND.

This may include liaison with:

• educational psychologists
• speech and language therapists
• occupational therapists
• Trafford SEND services
• Trafford Team Together (early help)

We follow Trafford’s Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision guidance, ensuring that high‑quality mainstream provision is always the starting point.

Advice and support for parents

Independent support and guidance for parents is available through:

Trafford SENDIASS
Trafford SENDIASS offers free, confidential and impartial advice to parents and carers of children with SEND.
They can support with:

• understanding SEND processes
• education, health and care plans (EHCPs)
• working with schools and the local authority

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Our SEND team

Kingsway has a knowledgeable and experienced SEND and Inclusion Team who work closely with teachers, families and external professionals.

The SEND team provides leadership, guidance and support across the school to ensure consistent, high‑quality provision.

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Our commitment

At Kingsway Primary School, we are committed to:

• early identification and support
• inclusive, adaptive teaching
• strong relationships with children and families
• high expectations for all learners
• working collaboratively with Trafford services
• ensuring children with SEND feel safe, valued and successful

SEND provision at Kingsway is relational, inclusive and ambitious, reflecting our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.