SEND

Alder Tree Primary Academy is a highly inclusive primary school, which strives to meet the individual needs of all its learners. We work in partnership with children, parents and other agencies to provide the best possible outcomes for all our children, including those with a range of additional and complex needs. The school’s SEN policy and procedures ensure that high expectations, early intervention and appropriate support for all our children are in place to ensure our children reach their full potential 

Working Together with Parents and Carers

Parents are integral partners in their child’s journey through school and are invited to attend regular parent’s evenings and additional review meetings. Where a child has more complex needs, parents are also invited to reviews which may involve other professionals. Parents are invited to request a meeting with a member of the Inclusion Team should any concerns arise. Our parents are also encouraged to engage in their child’s learning in a range of other ways such as supporting their child with their homework, joining family learning classes or utilising resources provided by school to help their child. 

Staff in school are trained and work alongside professionals from outside agencies to develop their skills and knowledge and expertise in specific areas of Special Educational Needs. Staff are able to offer a wide range of support and strategies to support inclusion within our school. Our school works alongside a range of outside agencies to maximise learning opportunities and to help pupils reach their full potential. We work regularly with agencies such as Cluster support, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, STARs, Complex Needs Services, SENIT, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, CAMHs and Social Care. 

Our learning environment is accessible and appropriate for our pupils and is adapted when necessary. The school has two inclusive toilets, a hygiene suite, a ‘Thrive’ nurture room, ‘a well-being room and a sensory space. 

Role of SENDCo 

SENDCos consult and liaise with staff, parents and carers, external agencies and appropriate professionals and voluntary bodies. They try to ensure that support is co-ordinated and targeted appropriately, and that all are informed and updated about children on the SEND register and understand how best to help. 

They rely on parents’ help and support too: if you are aware that your child has any kind of difficulty, inform the staff at the earliest opportunity (preferably before the child starts at the school) and hand over all relevant documentation. This will give staff time to put plans in place to ensure a smooth integration into the new school environment. 

If you wish to discuss your child’s educational needs or have any concerns regarding SEND, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment with Louise Reavey, our SENCO (reavey.l@whiteroseacademies.org)

Cause For Concerns Pathways for SEND

Local Offer 

The law states that every local authority must talk with children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families to find out what sort of support and services they need. 

A Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their families’ information about what support services are available locally in the Bradford area. 

Details of our local offer can be found by clicking here.