“My name is Mrs Finch and I’m the SENDCo at Mappleborough Primary. I work closely with our leadership team and teachers to make sure every child with additional needs is supported and cared for. If you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you.”
Email: finch.j2@welearn365.com
Additional Needs
At Mappleborough Green CE Primary School, we celebrate the unique contribution every child brings to our community, embracing diversity in culture, religion, and learning styles. We are deeply committed to providing an inclusive curriculum designed to ensure the best possible progress for all pupils, regardless of their needs or abilities. Our core aim is to raise achievement for everyone by actively identifying and removing barriers to learning, ensuring full physical and curricular access so that all children are valued, respected, and equal members of our school family.
For some children, ensuring this progress requires us to make special educational provision. This means providing support that is either additional to or distinctly different from the standard offering available to other pupils their age.
We always use our best endeavours to ensure every child with special needs receives the precise support required, and that they participate fully in school life alongside their peers.
Our primary approach begins with high-quality teaching, expertly differentiated for individual pupils; this is our first crucial step in responding to those who have, or may have, special needs. We regularly review the quality of this teaching for all pupils, including those at risk of underachievement, as the class teacher remains fundamentally responsible for the progress of every child in their classroom, even when supported by teaching assistants or specialist staff.
The Special Needs Team
Our Special Needs Coordinator is Mrs Jo Finch (BA Hons, PGCE, NASENCo award) and the Governor responsible for SEND is Mrs Michaela Moffatt. They ensure that our Special Educational Needs & Disability policy works within the guidelines and inclusion policies of the Special Needs and Disability Code of Practice (2014), the Local Education Authority and other policies current within the school.
Mrs Finch is responsible for all day-to-day Special Needs work. She works on Thursday and Friday and can be contacted in person at the school, by email finch.j2@welearn365.com or called on 01527 852240.
School Information Report SEND Policy
We understand that navigating services for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or disabilities can feel overwhelming, but please know that support is readily available right here in your community. Every Local Authority is required to publish a comprehensive "Local Offer," which acts as a central hub of information about the education, health, and social care provision you can expect in your area. This includes resources for all children and young people with SEN or disabilities, even if they do not have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan. To help you easily find the support you need, click on the relevant links below. Please take a moment to explore the provided links for detailed guidance on the services available to you and your family.