Welcome to the SEND section
Our Vision
At City Road Primary School, we strive to create a happy and safe environment where all children can thrive. Our nurturing and inclusive approach supports the diverse needs of every student.
We continuously monitor pupil achievement and identify those with special educational needs, providing additional support to help them reach their full potential. Parents and pupils are involved and informed about key information, and we maintain an open-door policy. If you have concerns about your child, please contact our SENDCO, Ms. G Luna.
To contact the SENDCO, please call the school office or email to arrange a phone call or in-person meeting.
SENDCO: Ms G Luna.
Phone number: 01214643348
Email: enquiry@cityroad.bham.sch.uk
What do we offer?
Universal Support
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Differentiated teaching: Adapting lessons to meet the needs of all pupils.
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Classroom strategies: Using visual aids, clear instructions, and interactive activities.
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Positive behaviour management: Encouraging good behaviour through rewards and clear expectations.
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Inclusive environment: Ensuring all pupils feel valued and included.
Targeted Support
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Phonics catch-up sessions: Helping children improve their reading skills.
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Extra reading sessions: Providing additional practice for those who need it.
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SEMH intervention: Support with emotional well-being and regulation.
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Speech and language interventions:
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Chatty Bats: Activities to improve communication skills.
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Colourful Semantics: Using colours to help with sentence structure.
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Language for Thinking: Developing reasoning and understanding.
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WellComm: Screening and supporting speech and language development.
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Specialised Support
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Semi-Formal Hub: Tailored curriculum with more adult support and specialised resources for children with significant learning needs.
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Pre-Formal Hub: Highly individualised curriculum focusing on sensory experiences and basic skills, with extensive adult support and specialised resources.
The Four Areas of SEND
What does this mean?
Cognition and Learning:
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This area is for children who find learning more difficult than others. It includes those with specific issues like dyslexia or general learning difficulties.
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Communication and Interaction:
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This covers children who have trouble talking and understanding others. It also includes those with autism who may struggle with social interactions.
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Social, Emotional, and Mental Health:
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This area is for children who have emotional or behavioural challenges. It includes issues like anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
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Physical and Sensory:
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This includes children with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, like problems with seeing or hearing. They may need special equipment or support to help them learn.
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The Graduated Approach
SEND Assessments - This is done termly
What does the cycle look like?
Assess: Find out what the child needs help with.
Plan: Make a plan to support the child.
Do: Put the plan into action.
Review: Check how the child is doing and update the plan if needed.
Here are the key external professionals who support and advise our school:
How Are Parents Involved?
We believe in strong partnerships with parents and have an open-door policy to ensure we are always approachable. Here’s how we involve parents in their child's education:
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Regular meetings with the class teacher and support staff
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Meetings with SENDCo to discuss specific needs
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Home/school books for important updates
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Regular newsletters about upcoming events
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Parents’ evenings for detailed discussions
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Class and group workshops for hands-on involvement
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Signposting to parent groups for additional support
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Involvement in Individual Education Plans, SEN Support Plans, Education, Health Care Plans, and Annual Reviews
How can parents/guardians find the Birmingham Local Authority’s local offer?
Visit the Birmingham City Council Website for further SEND advice and information about the SEND provision in the city : https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk
Useful Website Links