SEND | Horbury Primary Academy

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Horbury Primary Academy, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe that every child is unique, with individual strengths, needs and aspirations. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the tailored support and encouragement they need to thrive.

We are committed to working in close partnership with parents and carers, recognising the invaluable role they play in their child’s education and development. We believe that by building strong, open and trusting relationships with families, we can create the best possible outcomes for each child. Our SEND team is always available to listen, discuss concerns and work collaboratively to develop personalised strategies that enable every child to succeed.

Our approach is underpinned by the belief that inclusivity benefits everyone. We aim to create a culture where differences are celebrated and all children feel a sense of belonging. By delivering high-quality teaching, carefully adapted to meet individual needs, and providing access to a wide range of additional support, we ensure that every child has the opportunity to access a rich and engaging curriculum.

At Horbury Primary Academy, we are determined that all children, regardless of their starting point or challenges they may face, can achieve their very best. Whether through tailored interventions, specialist resources, or close collaboration with external agencies, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to learning and enabling every pupil to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the support available for children with SEND, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to work alongside you and ensure your child receives the support they deserve.

SENDCo: Mrs C Ashcroft

Contact details: 01924 263224

admin@horburyprimary.accordmat.org

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Wakefield SENDIASS

In Wakefield the SENDiass service is part of a larger service known as WESAIL –Wakefield Early Support Advice Information and Liaison. Parents are able to access this service for support and advice using the contact details below.

Email: WESAIL@barnardos.org.uk

Landline: 01924 304152

Wakefield SEND Directory

Admission of Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Fair Access Protocol

Children with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) are dealt with under a different process from normal admissions.

Any child with a school named on the EHCP will automatically gain a place at the school named in the plan. Any child with an EHCP who is admitted to a mainstream community/voluntary controlled school will be counted against that school’s admission number.

The Local Authority has agreed a Fair Access Protocol with its primary schools for in-year admissions where there are concerns over pupils who have a complex range of personal and educational needs and who have the potential to present significant challenges to schools, in terms of their safety and well-being. This means that, in some circumstances, pupils defined in the Protocol will have a higher priority for admission to schools and/or year groups, which are already full, than all other pupils seeking admission to that school.

Further information can be found on the Local Authority Admissions Website.