Whaley Bridge ERSEND Information
Please read our SEND Report to find out more about our provision here at Whaley Bridge Primary School:
SEND Information Report 2025-2026Our SENDCO Mrs Locke, can be contacted at send@whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk
SEND at Whaley Bridge Primary School
We are a highly inclusive, mainstream primary school and pride ourselves on our provision for pupils with SEND. In addition to our Enhanced Resource Provision, we have a wealth of experience of meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of needs within the mainstream body of the school. We support children with additional needs across the four broad areas of need outlined in the SEND Code of Practice.
The four broad areas of need are set out below:
Our Graduated Approach
At different times in their school life, a child may have a special educational need or require provision that is additional to or different from the usual Quality First Teaching. We use a Graduated Approach to SEND provision to ensure that all children make progress and receive appropriate support. The Graduated Approach is developed through cycles of Assess, Plan, Do and Review (APDR). The cycles of APDR provide personalised targets, set by teachers and parents, which allow us to carefully monitor the impact of provision and the outcomes for your child. Teachers review and discuss these plans 3 times per year, typically at each parents evening. However, please know that you may arrange to speak to your child’s teacher or the school SENDCo at any time. Children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will have an annual review of their plan with the SENDCo, teachers, parents and any other professionals involved.
Children who require provision that is additional to or different from our usual Quality First Teaching may be added to our Graduated Approach SEND register. This is a document that outlines which children require additional support, or have additional needs in the above four areas. Some children may be on the SEND register temporarily whilst they receive some additional intervention, others may move through the graduated levels during their time in school. Inclusion on the SEND register will always be discussed with parents first.
Derbyshire Local Offer
“Helping and supporting children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities to be more confident in their communities and live independently.”
The Derbyshire Local Offer is in place to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers. The website provides clear, up-to-date information about the various services and provisions available within Derbyshire to support children and young people with SEND. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to apply for an assessment, early years support, education and learning, care services, preparing for adulthood, health and wellbeing, financial support and travel and transport. The Local Offer aims to help families navigate the support system, ensuring that children and young people with SEND can access the resources they need to thrive in their communities and achieve greater independence. Other key features of the Derbyshire Local Offer include the directory of local SEND services, support groups, activities, and leisure opportunities. This directory allows families to easily find and connect with the services that best meet their needs.
By offering a centralised hub of information, the Derbyshire Local Offer empowers families to make informed decisions and access the right support at the right time, enhancing the quality of life for children and young people with SEND in Derbyshire.
The Derbyshire Local Offer want to hear from you. All feedback is welcomed and received positively. Tell us what you like, dislike and want to see. The website is designed and populated in co-production with parents, carers, children and young people, which means you have the chance to make a positive difference for everyone. All feedback and our response to feedback is published annually.
More information about the Derbyshire Local Offer can be found within this video
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DerbyshireSENDLocalOffer
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egi9pyGQJhM
Derbyshire Local Offer – Home
https://www.localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
Derbyshire Local Offer – Early Years
https://www.localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/early-years/early-years-sen.aspx
The Derbyshire Local Offer welcomes all feedback from anyone including children, young people, their parents and carers, childcare professionals, school professionals and health professionals. To contact the Derbyshire Local Offer, please email: Local.offer@derbyshire.gov.uk, or complete the Derbyshire Local Offer Feedback Form.
Useful links for parents
- Derbyshire Local Offer – Information for young people and children with SEND, families and professionals.
- Derbyshire SEND Service – Working in partnership with schools to provide specialist support services and facilities for a range of SEND needs.
- Derbyshire Information and Advice Support Service – Information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND, as well as their parents and carers.
- Quell – A new digital counselling support service, commissioned by Derby and Derbyshire CCG, for parents of children and young people across Derby and Derbyshire. This service is FREE and requires no formal referral.
- CAMHS Derbyshire– Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
- SEN Resource Source– Resources for Parents of Children with SEND
- Contact– A national organisation providing comprehensive support and advice about a wealth of issues surrounding special educational needs.
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