In line with the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice, the school identifies children with additional or special educational needs as early as possible and aims to provide opportunities for every child to achieve their full potential. Children identified as experiencing difficulties with their learning or behaviour may be placed on the School’s SEND Register. The aim of SEND provision is to facilitate the best possible progress for the individuals identified as it is for all other children.

Children supported solely by the school are supported through ‘SEND support’ and have a provision map.  All children are supported when necessary either in small groups or as individuals. This support may be in the class or in another area of the school. All pupils are given full access to all areas of the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability. The county department supporting the school is called Worcestershire Childrens First (WCF). It is staffed with specialist teachers and Educational Psychologists. As the name implies, the school can request additional help for children with learning or behavioural difficulties.

Parental Support – You can also find information and support from the Worcestershire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service. They provide impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to children and young people with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND).

Contact them on 01905 768153 or visit their website hwsendiass.co.uk

School SENDco:
Mrs Richards' contact details are: tlr25@st-barnabasfirstmiddle.worcs.sch.uk
01905 840366

• ChatterPack
•  What is ADHD?
• Worcs Graduated Response
• Worcestershire County Council - Local Offer
• SEND Responsibility Framework 
• NHS - BESTIE