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.

Each day our school makes many decisions and tries our hardest to do the very best for all the children. Your comments are helpful for future planning. Please contact the school to share any feedback you might have. If you do not receive the response you had hoped for, you might find further advice in our SEND Policy or the school complaints procedure.

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 Information Report download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSEND Information Report
• 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

• Bounce Forward - DSPL8 Navigating Transitions 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineBounce Forward - DSPL8 Navigating Transitions 2026
• EBSNA Poster - V3 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineEBSNA Poster - V3
• INFO fayre save the date June 26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineINFO fayre save the date June 26
• SEND Update download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSEND Update
• Carers in Herts May 2026 workshop download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCarers in Herts May 2026 workshop
• DSPL8 SEND - Information Fayre download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineDSPL8 SEND - Information Fayre

  Pastoral Support at Bishop Wood

We are fortunate to have Mrs Matthews as our Pupil Support Worker. Mrs Matthews works closely with many children and families across the school, providing support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing. If you would like to discuss your child's needs or have any questions about support that may be available, please speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance, who will be happy to advise and liaise with Mrs Matthews where appropriate.