SEND and Inclusion
SEND Leadership and Contact Details
SENDCo: Jody Dingley
Headteacher: Sarah Redfern
SEND Governor: Melanie Parker
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the SENDCo if they have any questions regarding their child’s special educational needs or disability.
Local Offer 2026 -2027
The Local Authority must publish information on the ‘Local Offer’ providing information for parents in regards to SEND services and agencies within the local area. The purpose of this document is to provide details of specialist support for young children and their families.
Please click on the following link to access Wolverhampton’s Local Offer.
https://www.localofferwolves.co.uk/
The DFE have also produced a guide for parents regarding SEND. Click on the click to view this guide.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers
Whitgreave Primary School Special Educational Need Information Report and Policy 2026 – 2027
Welcome to our SEND Information Report and Policy which is part of the Wolverhampton Local Offer for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
How We Identify and Support Pupils with SEND
We follow the graduated approach outlined in the SEND Code of Practice:
- Assess
- Plan
- Do
- Review
This cyclical process enables us to identify needs early, implement appropriate support, and evaluate the impact of interventions. Parents and pupils are invited to be involved throughout the process to ensure support remains effective and responsive to individual needs. We believe parents and carers know their children best. We work closely with families through:
- Review meetings
- Parent consultations
- Individual support planning where require
- Collaboration with external professionals
Pupils are encouraged to contribute their views and aspirations and are involved in decisions affecting their education wherever possible.
Admission Arrangements for Pupils with SEN or Disabilities
Our Admission Policy is based upon the agreed Wolverhampton LA Admissions Policy. Normal admission arrangements will be followed for pupils with ‘SEN or Disabilities’.
Whitgreave Primary School complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the School Admissions Code. No child will be discriminated against on the grounds of disability, race, religion or belief.
Reasonable adjustments will be made, wherever practicable, to ensure that pupils with SEND can access the curriculum, facilities and all aspects of wider life of the school. We will take all steps possible to provide effective educational provision. Where a pupil has a particular need e.g. wheelchair access, the Governors will ensure that reasonable adjustments are made for that pupil’s need to be fully met. Our buildings have been adapted internally and externally, wherever possible to make them accessible for all. Internally, the school is well signposted and the fire escapes are suitable for all (we do utilise PEEPs’ where necessary). Our classrooms are carpeted for hearing impaired pupils/staff/visitors. We have a number of accessible toilets, situated around the buildings. Our curriculum and the resources that we provide are designed with pupils of all abilities being able to easily access.
If a pupil is transferring into the school with an EHCP or has been in receipt of extra support from LA centrally funded resources in their previous setting, continuation of this support will be negotiated with the appropriate member of the LA, to ensure that needs can be met. We recognise that transitions can be challenging for some pupils with SEND.
Support may include:
- Additional visits
- Transition booklets and photographs
- Meetings with parents and professionals
- Enhanced information sharing between settings
- Individual transition plans where appropriate
We work closely with nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools to ensure smooth transitions.
At Whitgreave, we work closely with the Outreach Team and we are able to loan equipment to support the needs of learners. Further to this, we are given regular training to enable us to fully support pupils with a range of needs.
Accessibility plan for 2026-27
If you require further independent support, please contact: Wolverhampton Information, Advice & Support Service. The team offer impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to a child or young person’s special educational needs or disability from birth to 25 years. They can be contacted on: 01902 556945 or https://wolvesiass.org/contact-us/
