Our SEND Team at Waterside
We are committed to the equity and inclusion of all pupils in all areas of school life.
At Waterside Primary School we recognise the diverse and individual needs of all of our pupils and we are dedicated to providing an education which enables them to achieve their full potential.
We believe in positive intervention, removing barriers to learning, raising expectations and levels of achievement and working in partnership with other agencies in order to provide a positive educational experience for every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The school has a dedicated team of people who work together alongside teaching staff to provide the very best educational offer for all learners, regardless of barriers.
Mrs Morray is our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and is our SENDCo, she leads the SEND team. She is passionate about supporting all children particuarly those with SEND and works closely with all staff to ensure all practice is inclusive and best supports our pupils. Mrs Morray is also the Designated Teacher for looked after children, supporting these pupils alongside professionals and their families.
Mrs Twigg is our Child Protection and Welfare Officer, she supports both children and their families with a wide range of needs. She knows our local services well so she can signpost parents to support. She is also part of our safeguarding team and is one of our school's DDSL's and is our Early Help Champion.
Mrs Rathbone is our Pupil Premium Champion who works with students who are eligible for Pupil Premium funding to help them to achieve their full potential. This often involves providing targeted support, monitoring progress, and working with families to improve engagement and outcomes.
Mrs Lawton is our SENDCo Assistant, who works with pupils on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. She completes targeted interventions within school to support pupils with their individual targets across the curriculum, this happens 1 to 1 or in small groups.
Mrs Pagett is our SENDCo Assistant, who is the leader of our Rainbow Room, she works with many of our children who have an Education, Health, Care Plan and plans for our pupils who need an adapted curriculum. She accesses and set targets for these pupils and works alongside class teachers to support these children further.
Miss Cawley is our Senior Mental Health Practitioner, she works closely with the team to develop mental health provision. She is also trained in Red2Blue (performance coach) approaches. She leads a team of pupil Red2Blue coaches across school, who support and model regulation strategies to their peers on a daily basis.
If you would like to get in touch with any of our team, please contact the school office.