At Pocklington CE Infant School, every child is valued, included and encouraged to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and create a welcoming, supportive community where children feel safe, respected and a strong sense of belonging.
Our Christian ethos shapes everything we do. We promote kindness, compassion and respect, building positive relationships between children and adults.
We are committed to helping every child thrive, whatever their needs or circumstances. Through high-quality teaching, personalised support and strong partnerships with families, we help children make the best possible progress academically, socially and emotionally.
We want every child to grow in confidence, independence and resilience, knowing that they are valued and have an important part to play in our school community.
Our School Offer
Our School Offer complements our SEND Policy and explains how we identify and support children with SEND. It reflects the principles and statutory guidance set out in the SEND Code of Practice: 0–25 years (2015).
We hope this information helps parents and carers understand the support available in school and what to do if they have concerns about their child’s learning, wellbeing, development or behaviour.
We believe that working closely with children and their families is key to ensuring the right support is in place. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us keep our School Offer clear, useful and up to date.
East Riding Local Offer
The East Riding Local Offer provides information about services, support and opportunities available locally for children and young people with SEND and their families. This includes education, health and social care, activities and support for parents and carers.
You can find out more by visiting the East Riding Local Offer.
What is Special Educational Need and Disabilities?
Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a broad term used to describe children and young people who have a learning difficulty or disability that means they may need additional or different support to access education and make progress.
SEND can affect children in different ways and may include needs relating to:
- Communication and interaction – including speech, language and communication needs and autism.
- Cognition and learning – including dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties.
- Social, emotional and mental health – including difficulties that affect emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships or mental health.
- Sensory and/or physical needs – including hearing or visual impairment and physical disabilities.
Children may have needs in one or more of these areas, and their needs can change over time. The four areas are intended to help schools understand and plan appropriate support; they are not intended to define or label a child. We focus on each child as an individual, recognising their strengths, needs and aspirations.
High-quality, inclusive teaching is at the heart of our approach. Where a child needs provision that is additional to or different from that ordinarily available, we work with the child and their family to identify the right support and help them achieve their potential.
How will the school adapt to meet my child’s needs?
At Pocklington CE Infant School, we believe that every child should have access to an engaging, ambitious and inclusive curriculum. We work together as a staff team to plan learning that is accessible, meaningful and designed to help every child succeed.
Our approach includes:
- High-quality teaching that is carefully adapted and personalised to meet individual needs.
- A rich, supportive learning environment, using resources such as visuals, models, practical equipment and multi-sensory approaches to help children learn in different ways.
- Targeted support and interventions, delivered individually or in small groups where appropriate.
- Personalised programmes, developed in response to individual needs and, where appropriate, informed by specialist advice and resources.
- Developing independence, helping children become confident and increasingly independent learners.
- Building on strengths, with opportunities for children to take responsibility, develop their talents and experience success.
- An accessible environment, with physical adaptations made where necessary so that children can access our buildings, grounds and learning opportunities as fully as possible.
We regularly review the support we provide to ensure that it continues to reflect each child’s individual needs, strengths and progress.
Speech, Language and Communication
At Pocklington CE Infant School, we recognise that speech, language and communication skills are fundamental to children’s learning, wellbeing and relationships. We place a strong emphasis on early identification and support for children who may need additional help.
We monitor and assess children’s communication skills, particularly during Nursery and Reception, and use this information to identify any areas where additional support may be beneficial. Where appropriate, we provide targeted activities and interventions to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills.
If we have ongoing concerns about a child’s progress, we work closely with parents and carers to agree on the best way forward. With parental involvement and consent where required, we may seek advice or make a referral to the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service.
We work in partnership with families and professionals to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time, helping them to communicate confidently and participate fully in school life.
Who can I speak to if I am concerned a child may have a special educational need?
At Pocklington CE Infant School, we understand that raising concerns about your child’s additional needs can sometimes feel difficult. We are here to listen, offer advice and work with you to identify the best support for your child.
We value and actively encourage partnership with parents and carers. If you have a concern, please get in touch — no question is too small.
- Concerns about learning, wellbeing or behaviour: Please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. They will listen to your concerns and work with you to consider the next steps.
- Concerns about special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND): You can also speak to our SENDCo, Miss J Braidley, who can discuss your concerns, explain the support available and help you understand what happens next.
We believe that working together with families is key to helping every child feel confident, included and able to thrive.
SEND Contact Information
Our SEND Team:
- Miss J Braidley, SENDCo
You can contact via:
- School Office Telephone – 01759 302699
If you wish to complain about our SEND provision please follow our complaints policy guidance.
Transition
Moving to a new school is a significant step for every child. While it can be an exciting time, we understand that change can also feel daunting or overwhelming, particularly for children with SEND.
At Pocklington CE Infant School, we plan transition carefully and tailor support to each child’s individual needs. We work closely with children, families and the receiving school to help make the move as positive and successful as possible.
Transition support may include:
- Additional transition visits to help children become familiar with their new school, routines, key places and staff.
- Individual or small-group transition sessions, providing opportunities to explore and practise new experiences at a comfortable pace.
- Transition books, photographs or visual resources to help children prepare for the changes ahead.
- Liaison with staff at the new school, ensuring that relevant information, strategies and support are shared.
- Working closely with parents and carers, recognising the important role families play in helping children feel secure and confident during times of change.
- Support with specialist provision, where a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may require a move to a specialist setting. We will work with families and the Local Authority to support the process and ensure that relevant statutory timescales are followed.
Our aim is to ensure that every child feels prepared, supported and confident as they take their next step.
Key Documents
Organisations that support parents and families of children with a special educational need or disability
Please use our PADLET to help find organisations and resources that support families with SEND locally.