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    • SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

    At Lunsford Primary School, we believe that every child is unique and on their own individual learning journey. All of our teachers are teachers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Through high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and carefully tailored support, we strive to meet the needs of all learners, enabling them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

    Our Approach to SEND

    We use our best endeavours to identify and meet the needs of children with SEND through a graduated approach to support. We work closely with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies to ensure that appropriate provision is in place and that progress is carefully monitored.

    SEND Provision at Lunsford

    Provision is organised around the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015):

    • Cognition and Learning
    • Communication and Interaction
    • Physical and/or Sensory Needs
    • Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

    Support is provided through a tiered approach:

    Universal Provision

    High-quality, inclusive classroom teaching that meets the needs of all pupils.

    Targeted Provision

    Additional small-group interventions and catch-up programmes designed to address specific areas of need.

    Personalised Provision

    Individualised support and interventions for pupils with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

    Meet Our SEND Team

    Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

    Ms Sarah Beckett oversees SEND provision across the school.

    Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
    Telephone: 01732 843352

    Email via: office@lunsford.kent.sch.uk

    Family Liaison Officer (FLO)

    If you require advice, guidance or pastoral support for your child or family, please contact:

    Mrs Amy Taylor
    Email: ataylor@lunsford.kent.sch.uk
    Telephone: 01732 843352

    SEND Policies and Information

    Please see the documents below for further information:

    Mainstream Core Standards

    Children and their families are at the heart of everything we do. All schools are required to make appropriate provision for children with SEND, taking account of their individual strengths and needs.

    The SEND Mainstream Core Standards provides guidance for schools on how to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND, through inclusive practice, high quality teaching and appropriate support.

    The SEND Mainstream Core Standards Parent Guide explains in a parent-friendly summary, how schools, local authorities and health services work together to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the support they need. It provides a summary of the expectations and guidance given to schools across Kent.

    Mainstream Core Standards Guide

    Special educational needs mainstream core standards

    Mainstream Core Standards - Parent Guide

    Mainstream Core Standards guide for parents

    These resources help ensure that schools are doing everything possible to provide effective support, remove barriers to learning and enable every child to succeed.

    Children's Therapies

    Information about Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Neurodivergence services can be found on the following link:

    Children's Therapies - The Pod | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

    and a free advice helpline is available:

    Kent SEND Local Offer

    Every local authority is required to publish a SEND Local Offer, outlining the support, services and information available for children and young people with SEND and their families.

    The Kent SEND Local Offer is available for:

    • Children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25.
    • Parents and carers.
    • Practitioners and professionals working with children and families.

    The Kent SEND Local Offer can be accessed via the Kent SEND Information Hub: