Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Our vision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children and young people – that they achieve well in their early years, at school and in college, and lead happy and fulfilled lives.

(Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years, Jan 2015) 

Our school is inclusive by design. Quality first teaching that meets the needs of all pupils is our priority. Should a child need further support, we initially aim to give this within the classroom ensuring that all children have full, unimpeded access to our tried and tested, broad and balanced curriculum.

We do recognise that sometimes children have specific needs that can only be met through an additional intervention. We aim to keep these interventions as short as possible to have maximum impact on learning while not disadvantaging children by removing them from the classroom thereby missing parts of the curriculum.

Our whole-school provision maps also identify the organisations school will seek further support from when necessary. When this expert advice is sought, we will use their recommendations to inform our IEPs (Individual Educational Plans).

Whole School Provision Maps

Oakridge CP School Provision Map Cognition and Learning Needs

Oakridge CP School Provision Map Communications and Interaction Needs

Oakridge CP School Provision Map SEMH Needs

Oakridge CP School Provision Map Sensory and Physical Needs

Useful Websites for parents/carers

These links will open a new window and take you to external sites. 

Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire

SENDIASS North Yorkshire

Special Needs Jungle

Information Report

Oakridge SEND Information report - March 2024

Accessibility Plan

Accessibility Plan 2023-25

Policy

• Please click here to view our SEND Policy

Equality information and objectives

• Please click here to view our Equality information and objectives

SEND - Local Offer

All North Yorkshire maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND.) They are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, whatever their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. The Local Authority publishes its Local Offer which provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.

Find out more from the North Yorkshire County Council website

Our SEN co-ordinator (SENCO) is Mr Ben Russell.

Tel: 01947 897401 Lealholm

Tel: 01947 840255 Oakridge

Email: headteacher.ol@yeat.co.uk