Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Our SEND Governor is Mr Steve Mornington.
Our SENDCO is Mr Luke Oldroyd.
Normanton Common Primary Academy is an inclusive school and we welcome children with SEND as outlined in the 2014 SEND Code of Practice. Please see Admissions Policy for further details.
At Normanton Common, we ensure that all pupils have access to an enriched environment and a stimulating curriculum that enables all children to enjoy and achieve their full potential. Children are encouraged to foster a keen desire to learn and do well and reach their goals in a safe and secure learning environment. As such, we are committed to narrowing the attainment gap between children with SEND and their non-SEND peers.
You can find our SEND Information Report and relevant policies on the right-hand side of this page.
This information is part of Wakefield Local Authority’s Local Offer.
Who can I contact for further information?
- If you would like to discuss your child’s special educational needs please contact the school office on 01924 890576 to arrange a meeting with our acting SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), Mr Luke Oldroyd.
- If you are considering sending your child to Normanton Common Primary Academy, please make an appointment to arrange a visit to our school. You will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s specific needs and to ask any questions relating to your child’s education.
- Where appropriate, we access support from Wakefield Early Support Advice Information and Liaison Service (WESAIL). If you wish to contact them directly, their details are as follows:
Telephone: 07961 897036
Email: WESAIL@barnardos.org.uk
Website: https://barnardossendiass.org.uk/wakefield-sendiass/
Address: Barnardo’s Wakefield Services, Room 249, Castleford Civic Centre, Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JH
The School works with due regard to the following guidelines:
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25
Schedule 1 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
Section 69(2) of the Children and Families Act 2014
Further Support
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