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Inclusion and SEND at Ireland Wood
Ireland Wood Primary School is a mainstream primary school with a Resourced Provision for children with complex physical and medical needs. Our experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) work alongside teachers and other professionals to support children to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life.
We are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve and thrive, recognising that children have different strengths, needs and starting points. We provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, with appropriate adaptations, support and challenge to ensure that learning is accessible and matched to individual needs.
We have a strong and established approach to identifying and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our SENDCO works closely with teachers, support staff, children and families to identify needs at the earliest opportunity and to plan appropriate support. Where appropriate, we work with external professionals and specialist services to ensure that children's needs are understood and that provision is responsive and effective.
We use a graduated approach of assess, plan, do and review, with support reviewed regularly to ensure that it continues to meet the individual needs of each child. We value the views of children and their families and work in partnership with them when planning and reviewing support.
Specialist provision and facilities
Over the years, we have developed a range of specialist facilities and resources to support accessibility and inclusion across the school, including:
- Speech and Language room
- Physiotherapy room
- Sensory room
- Internal lifts providing access to different levels of the school
- Ramps and extra-wide doors
- Four care suites equipped with electric hoists
- Ambulant toilets on all floors
Our Resourced Provision benefits from specialist support from our Educare team, alongside regular input from Physio Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy professionals. This enables us to work collaboratively with families and professionals to support children's physical, communication, medical and learning needs.
Our approach is to remove barriers to learning wherever possible, enabling children with SEND to be active members of our school community and to develop their independence, confidence and sense of belonging.
Our SENDCO is Mrs Jennifer Green.
She can be contacted via the school email address:
info@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk
Please put FAO: SENDCO in the subject line.
Alternatively, please telephone the school on 0113 267 8032.
The Families and Children's Act 2014 requires all schools to publish their own SEND offer that details all the support and provision that a school will offer to support children with additional needs. Our offer can be found in the section for parents and is listed under 'policies'.
Leeds Local Offer Website: Directory (leedslocaloffer.org.uk)
Facebook Group: @LeedsLocalOffer
Email: LLO@leeds.gov.uk