Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) at Mulgrave 

At Mulgrave Primary School, we believe every child is a success in their own right — and we are proud to champion inclusive practice that celebrates the unique strengths, challenges, and potential of every learner. 

We’re proud to be a place where children are curious when they learn, brave when they believe, and proud when they succeed. These values guide everything we do, especially in how we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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Our Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring all children with SEND: 

  • Feel safe and secure

  • Make progress from their starting points 

  • Access an engaging and inclusive curriculum

  • Are celebrated for their individuality

  • Are supported to be successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens 

At Mulgrave Primary School, we believe every child is a success in their own right — and we are proud to champion inclusive practice that celebrates the unique strengths, challenges, and potential of every learner. 

We’re proud to be a place where children are curious when they learn, brave when they believe, and proud when they succeed. These values guide everything we do, especially in how we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

 

Our Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring all children with SEND: 

  • Feel safe and secure

  • Make progress from their starting points 

  • Access an engaging and inclusive curriculum

  • Are celebrated for their individuality

  • Are supported to be successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens 

 

Inclusion at the Heart of Our School 

Inclusive practice isn’t an add-on at Mulgrave — it’s embedded in our ethos, our teaching, and our community. Our Headteacher is a qualified SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), and our dedicated Inclusion Team brings years of experience, specialist training, and above all, a deep passion for helping every child thrive. 

We understand that every child learns differently. Some may need extra support to access the curriculum, regulate their emotions, communicate, or build friendships. At Mulgrave, we look at the whole child — not just a diagnosis or a label. 

We don’t wait for formal assessments to take action. As soon as a need is identified, we work closely with families and staff to put support in place that’s timely, tailored, and effective. Together, we create a learning environment where every child can feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. 

 

What is SEND? 

According to the SEND Code of Practice (2015), a child or young person has SEND if they: 

"have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them." 

 

This includes children who: 

  • Have significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others the same age

  • Have a disability which makes it harder to use educational facilities generally provided in mainstream schools 
     

SEND can include difficulties with: 

  • Communication and interaction 

  • Cognition and learning

  • Social, emotional and mental health

  • Sensory and/or physical needs 

 

Our Approach: Support that Grows with Your Child 

We follow the Graduated Approach as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice — a cycle of: 

  1. Assess – We identify the child’s needs through observation, discussion, and evidence

  1. Plan – We set achievable targets and agree on the support that will be put in place

  1. Do – We deliver the support, adapt teaching, and monitor progress

  1. Review – We evaluate the impact and adjust as needed, always in partnership with parents 
     

This process ensures that support evolves with your child and is constantly refined based on what works best for them. 

 

How We Support Our Children with SEND 

  • A Qualified SENCO as Headteacher — embedding inclusive leadership which informs quality first teaching and inclusive practice across the school 

  • Early identification — support starts based on need, not a diagnosis 

  • Specialist assessment systems — allowing us to track and celebrate small steps of progress robustly 

  •  Staff training — regular CPD focused on meeting complex and diverse needs  

  • Open and honest communication with families — you know your child best  

  • Tailored interventions — from sensory breaks to targeted learning to emotional support

  • A passionate Inclusion Team — here to listen, advise and make a difference

  • A culture of kindness, acceptance and belonging — we see every child for who they are 

 

If you have concerns about your child’s learning or development, always speak to their class teacher first. They spend the most time with your child and are best placed to discuss any challenges. They may recommend a meeting with our Inclusion Team or Mr. Black, our SENCO, but the class teacher is your first point of contact.