At Sutton St James Community Primary School, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience success in learning at the highest possible standard.

All children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are fully included in all aspects of school life. We promote a sense of community and belonging, and to offer new opportunities to learners who may need additional support.

Mrs Bancroft-Turner is our Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo).

She works together with the wider staff team and local professionals to ensure the highest possible outcomes and expectations for pupils with SEND at our primary school. 

Supporting Children

At Sutton St James Community Primary School, our school vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Our pupils can seek support from any member of staff and each other whenever they need may arise.

Early identification is key. If we feel a child may have a special educational need or disability, we talk to the people who know the child best - the parents and/or carers. We have an initial meeting alongside the class teacher and SENCo to discuss the child's strengths, areas of difficulty and next steps for the future.

The teaching and learning requirements of all children with identified additional needs is primarily the responsibility of the class teacher. A variety of interventions, reasonable adjustments and provisions are discussed and then implemented to support the needs of the child. 

For further information please see the SEN Information Report below.

Support Parents and Carers 

If parents or carers have a worry or concern about their child's learning, emotional well-being or social interaction, they should contact a member of staff to discuss these further (this would normally be the child's class teacher in the first instance). 

Where there is a need, that cannot be accessed within or by school, advice and sign posting can be given regarding agencies and services, who will be able to provide support. 

We ask that parents or carers support school by communicating any difficulties that their child/ren may be experiencing.

Please feel welcome to drop into school or make contact via the school office on 01945 440209. 

Local Authorities (LAs) have a statutory duty to develop a local offer and publish it on their website. The Family Services and Local Offer Directory sets out the support available in the local area for children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities, including those without an education, health and care (EHC) plan. 

Lincolnshire Family Directory Service

Other organisations that might be helpful:

Lincolnshire Parent and Carer Forum ; the latest news and workshop information can be found on their website. 

Working Together Team is a National Autistic Society Advanced Status Accredited Service. They advocate best practice and provide specialist support to empower mainstream settings to ensure autistic children and young people thrive through collaborative working with families and professionals.

Childline is a counselling service for children. Call: 0800 1111

NSPCC help and protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. 

Single Parents is an information site for anyone who is raising children on their own. 

Young Carer can support families. 

Young Minds is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.