SEND and Inclusion

SEND at Bishop Wood

The whole team at the school is committed to providing a welcoming and stimulating environment to support the needs and develop the learning of the children in the community.  Every child and family in our community is valued and diversity is celebrated.  Our school is staffed by a team of qualified teachers and teaching assistants.  The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum in a safe, stimulating and caring environment which allows everyone to achieve, develop, learn and grow.

Our SEND Leader, Miss Jayne Williamson, can be contacted directly via senco@bishopwood.herts.sch.uk

Our Current SEND Areas for Development

• Development of pupil voice for pupils with SEN. 
• Training and implementation of ‘Ordinarily Available Provision’.
• Implementation of targeted interventions, particularly in Maths and Phonics..
• Audit of teacher skills and knowledge.
• Mental Health training including EBSNA. 
• Review of SEN procedures.

Hertfordshire Local Offer

LOCAL OFFER FROM HERTFORDSHIRE

As part of the SEN reforms, Hertfordshire County Council has to provide access to information of what is on offer across the county.

The purpose of the local offer is to provide clear, comprehensive and accessible information about the support and opportunities that are available for all children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 and their families (not just those who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.)

Please follow the link for further information on the Hertfordshire Local Offer.

Key SEND Documents and Policies 

• SEND Policy download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSEND Policy

 Useful Information for Parents 

DEVELOPING SPECIALIST PROVISION LOCALLY 

Delivering Special Provision Locally is a Hertfordshire-wide initiative, working to improve the range of provision and support services available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 0-25.

• It aims to secure a range of provision, support services and resources in each area that:
• meets the needs of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 as close to home as possible
• improves outcomes for wellbeing and attainment
• widens choice for children and parents/carers
• removes barriers to learning
• uses resources effectively

• DSPL8 SEND - Information Fayre download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineDSPL8 SEND - Information Fayre

  Pastoral Support at Bishop Wood