SEND

At St. Anthony’s Catholic Primary school we strive to create an inclusive teaching environment that offers all pupils, no matter their needs and abilities, a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum. We are committed to offering all pupils the chance to thrive and fulfil their aspirations. We will achieve this by making reasonable adjustments to teaching, the curriculum and the school environment to make sure that pupils with SEND are included in all aspects of school life.

Our mantra for SEND is:

“All teachers are teachers of children with special educational needs.”

Quote taken from SEND code of practice 2015.

At St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School we meet regularly to review the quality of teaching for our children and to put into place intervention strategies for any children at risk of under achieving. This means that, where appropriate, we may need to review strategies and improve teacher’s understanding of specific needs. As part of this we may source Outreach from specialists.

We use the EEF guidance ‘Five-a-day’ and embed the key principles into all our lessons.

St Anthony’s SEND Team

The SEND team is made up of Mrs Tipney (AHT for Inclusion) and Mrs Thulbourn (SENDCO). If you would like to contact the team please email: sendco@st-anthonys.manchester.sch.uk or alternatively contact the school office – 0161 437 3029

Our SEND Link Governor is Fr Owen Gallagher

What is a SEND Information, Advice and Support service?

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people. (Service previously known as: IAS, Parent Partnership)

The service is free, impartial and confidential. Please see the video below for more information.

Parent/carers, young people and professionals can contact SENDIASS directly.

Phone our confidential helpline: 0161 209 8356

Please leave your name, contact number and a brief message. We aim to get back to you within 24 hours or the next working day. Email, via our confidential inbox: sendiass@manchester.gov.uk

You can also get in touch via our online form.

SEND Talk, podcasts by SENDIASS, offers conversational and easy-to-understand information and advice for parent/carers, answering your most commonly asked questions.