Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

St George's Infant and Preschool is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all the children attending our school. We believe that all children, including those identified as having a special educational need or disability (SEND), have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum.  This is accessible to all pupils, who are fully included in all aspects of school life.

We believe that all children should be equally valued in school. We strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and to develop an environment where all children flourish and feel safe. We include everyone and value diversity. 

When our children struggle with learning, experience difficulties with communication or have medical issues it can make parents and carers anxious.  We do all we can to help parents on that journey to access services to support their child.

Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The School has a Special Educational Needs Policy in line with the SEN Code of Practice (2014).  It includes identifying children with learning or behavioural difficulties.  There is a member of staff responsible for Special Educational Needs and a SEND Governor.  The class teacher is responsible for supporting a child with special educational needs within the classroom setting, either individually or in a group situation.  If the child requires an individual learning programme then an Early Support provision map or a SEN Support Plan will be put in place.  Advice may be sought from other professionals e.g. a Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist or Specialist Teacher.  For more information, please see the SEND Annual Report below for St George's Infant and Preschool or Local Offer on the Bucks Family Information Service website www.bucksfamilyinfo.org.