SEND and Inclusion

Every child deserves to be successful in learning and in life. At some point during their school career, each child will have individual needs that require support. As educators, we are in a unique position, as a significant proportion of each child’s time is spent with us. This allows us to build strong relationships so that we can respond to and adapt to each child’s needs. At St. Lawrence, every member of staff is also a member of the SEND team. By following the guidance set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and our own SEND policy (see link below), we aim to provide an inclusive educational environment for all.

Our SEND policy outlines each level of support that your child may receive. Our Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCO), Mr. Ed Smith, coordinates provision at St. Lawrence and is informed whenever a class teacher identifies a concern. At the appropriate level of support, provision is implemented as quickly as possible, with the aim of ensuring that all children are able to succeed and feel safe at school. Ongoing co-production is an important part of this process: parents are contacted at the earliest opportunity and kept informed of their child’s progress. We value our partnership between school and home and encourage parents to approach us with any concerns.

 The broad areas of SEND need are:

• Communication and Interaction
• Cognition and Learning
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
• Sensory and/or Physical

Mr. Smith is supported by Miss Simmonds (Wednesday–Friday) and Miss McDonald (Wednesday mornings). All three work closely with pupils, families, and specialist support services to help every child reach their potential. In addition, our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, Mrs. Marshall, provides support for some children on an emotional level.

If you have any questions regarding inclusion or SEND provision, please call 01273 833229 or email senco@stlawrencehurst.co.uk.

Alternatively, Mr. Smith holds bookable half-hour parent meetings each Tuesday (2:00 pm and 2:30 pm) and Thursday afternoon (3:30 pm). This year, Miss Simmonds is also offering two bookable half-hour parent meetings on Thursday afternoons (2:00 pm and 2:30 pm).

Mr Smith works closely with pupils, families and specialist support services to help all children fulfil their potential. If you have any questions regarding inclusion or SEND provision, please call 01273 833229 or email senco@stlawrencehurst.co.uk 

 If you would like to book a slot, please call the office on 01273 833229 or email at office@stlawrencehurst.co.uk 

Our SEND PolicyOur SEND Information ReportWest Sussex Local Offer