SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The SEND vision 

The policy and practice of providing for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within the school is underpinned by the following principles: 

• To commit to equal opportunities for all, with the aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010 
• To value each child for their strengths and needs
• To ensure the identification of all pupils requiring SEND provision as early as possible in their school career
• To ensure that all children have access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum 
• To develop the whole child, by promoting the highest level of cognitive, social, emotional, physical and ethical development 
• To invest heavily in time spent with parents, carers and external agencies, to ensure the best provision for all pupils 
• To prepare children for a fulfilled, happy and successful adulthood

SEND Information Report 

In line with Derby City Council’s equal opportunities policy, this school seeks to ensure that all children receive equal opportunities, experiences and respect, regardless of their gender, ability, special educational need or ethnic origin.

Borrow Wood Primary is an inclusive school.  We believe that all children have a right to a broad and balanced curriculum that allows them to reach their potential, whatever their level of need. 

The document below explains what we do at Borrow Wood Primary School.

How do I contact school staff?

• Inclusion Leader/SENCo – Mrs S Maher: senco@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk
• Head Teacher- Zoe Fletcher: z.fletcher@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk

How to find out more information about SEND in Derby City

Derby City’s SEND Local Offer is an online one stop shop for parents and young people to find out about all the services and support on offer to children and young people from birth to 25 who have special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in the city. Derby City Council, along with all other local authorities, are required to publish information about services they expect to be available in their area. Derby City’s Local Offer is available here: www.derby.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer . It tells parents how to access services and support in Derby City and what to expect from these services, including details of Higher Needs Funding and Education and Health Care Plans.

If you are Derbyshire County Council resident click here to view their Local Offer.