SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Penwortham Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child — whatever their needs, strengths or starting points — is supported to achieve their very best. We are proud to be an inclusive school where all children are valued as individuals and where diversity is celebrated.

Some children may need additional support at different points in their school journey. Our aim is always to identify needs early, work in partnership with families, and provide high‑quality, personalised support so that every child can thrive.

Our SENDCo

Mrs J. Cunningham – Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
📞 01772 743321
📧 [email protected]

Mrs Cunningham works closely with class teachers, support staff, external agencies and families to ensure that provision is well‑matched to each child’s needs. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, learning or wellbeing, please get in touch.

Key SEND Documents

These documents explain how we identify, assess and support children with SEND:

SEND Policy
SEND Information Report
Local Offer
Accessibility Plan

These are updated annually and reflect the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

How We Support Children with SEND

We follow the Graduated Approach (Assess – Plan – Do – Review), ensuring that support is tailored, regularly reviewed and adjusted as needed. This includes:

High‑quality teaching in every classroom
Targeted small‑group or 1:1 interventions
Personalised support plans
Collaboration with external specialists where appropriate
Close partnership with parents and carers

Our aim is always to remove barriers to learning and help every child develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Additional SEND Information

To support families in understanding SEND processes and accessing wider services, we have included key national and local resources below.

Click on the links below for information on:

Lancashire County Council’s Local Offer, including Parent support groups Lancashire’s Local Offer brings together important and useful information for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND. It includes support groups, activities, resources, charities and upcoming events.

SEND: guide for parents and carers – Publications – GOV.UK
A clear, parent‑friendly guide explaining how the SEND system works and how families can be involved in decision‑making.

SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years – Publications – GOV.UK - The statutory guidance that schools, local authorities and health services must follow when supporting children and young people with SEND.

⭐ Support for Families

At Penwortham Primary School, we are committed to working in partnership with families. We know that supporting a child’s learning, wellbeing and additional needs can feel overwhelming at times, and we want to ensure that every parent has access to clear information, practical guidance and high‑quality support.

Below you will find details of the support available through school, our Early Help Offer and our FACE Membership.

🌿 FACE Membership – Free Courses for All Families

We are excited to offer all Penwortham families free access to a FACE (Family and Community Engagement) membership. This provides a wide range of high‑quality online courses designed to support learning, parenting and family wellbeing. Topics include:

Parenting and behaviour
Emotional regulation
Sleep routines
SEND needs
Literacy and learning
Financial wellbeing
Family relationships

These courses are an excellent way to build confidence, learn new strategies and connect with other families.

How to Access the Courses

Contact the school office or our SENDCo to receive our unique promo code.
Visit the FACE website (Parents section) to browse the 16 regular talks available.
Choose a topic and select a date/time that suits you.
At the payment stage, enter our promo code in the ADD PROMO CODE box — this reduces the cost from £24 to £0.
Sessions run on a four‑week rotation with both morning (10:00–11:30) and evening (19:00–20:30) options.
If you cannot attend live, you can request a 48‑hour recording link after booking.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity as part of our Early Help Offer.

🌿 Useful SEND Resources for Families

We also provide access to a range of trusted resources to support families at home:

Healthy sleep guidance
Anger management workshops
Autism awareness and training
Dyslexia information sessions
Emotional regulation support
Local SEND support groups and networks

These resources are designed to help families understand their child’s needs and access practical strategies.

🌿 Lancashire Local Offer

Lancashire’s Local Offer brings together information about services, support and opportunities for children and young people with SEND aged 0–25. It includes: