Overview of SEND provision
At Trotts Hill Primary School, we are committed to being an inclusive school where every teacher is a teacher of every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We celebrate the achievements, talents and cultural diversity of all members of our school community, recognising and valuing individual differences within the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.
We provide a range of support and provision for children with SEND, as well as for pupils who may require additional pastoral care. Our aim is to ensure that every child is able to access learning, feel valued and achieve their full potential.
Key staff responsible for SEND and Inclusion
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Liz Evans (Headteacher) – Responsible for overseeing the provision for children with SEND.
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Hannah Ward (Inclusion Manager / SENCo) – Responsible for coordinating the provision of education for pupils with SEND.
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Ruth Kramer (Deputy Headteacher) – Designated teacher responsible for managing Children who are Looked After.
The school’s Teaching and Learning Committee reports to the Governing Body on the provision for SEND to ensure that our support and practices continue to meet the needs of our pupils.
Our Approach to SEND (Graduated Approach)
We follow the Assess – Plan – Do – Review cycle to ensure that support is carefully matched to each pupil’s needs.
- Assess: Identifying needs through teacher assessment, observation and discussion with parents
- Plan: Agreeing outcomes and support strategies
- Do: Implementing support within the classroom and through targeted interventions
- Review: Evaluating impact and adapting provision
Our focus is always on promoting independence and long-term progress.
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Types of Needs Supported
In line with national guidance, we support pupils across the four broad areas of need:
- Communication and Interaction (e.g. speech, language and communication needs, autism)
- Cognition and Learning (e.g. moderate learning difficulties, dyslexia)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) (e.g. anxiety, behavioural needs)
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs (e.g. hearing impairment, physical disabilities)
How We Support Pupils
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Support may include:
- Quality First Teaching with appropriate scaffolding and adaptation
- Targeted small group interventions
- 1:1 support where appropriate
- Use of visual supports, structured routines and assistive resources
We aim to:
- reduce over-reliance on adult support
- develop independence
- support pupils to become confident learners
Assessing and Reviewing Progress
We regularly review the progress of all pupils, including those with SEND, through:
- Ongoing teacher assessment
- Review meetings with parents
- Individual support plans (where appropriate)
Support is adjusted based on what is working best for each child.
Working with Parents and Pupils
We believe that strong partnerships with parents are essential.
We will:
- Keep you informed about your child’s progress
- Involve you in planning and reviewing support
- Listen to your views and concerns
We also ensure that pupils are involved in decisions about their learning wherever possible.
External Agencies
We work closely with a range of professionals, including:
- Educational Psychologists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Health services and advisory teams
Admissions for SEND Pupils
Children with SEND are admitted to the school in line with our admissions policy.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our school accessible to all pupils.
This includes:
- Adapting the curriculum
- Improving the physical environment
- Providing accessible information
We welcome communication with parents and carers. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your child’s needs or arrange a meeting.
Further information about services available locally can be found via the Hertfordshire Local Offer.
We also work in partnership with our local DSPL (Delivering Specialist Provision Locally) group to ensure access to additional support and expertise.
SEND Information and support for parents/carers in Hertfordshire
Reading, Writing and Spelling Difficulties
Family Support Accessibility Plan 2025 - 2026
SEND Information Report 2025-2026