Stoborough CE Primary School
Part of Coastal Learning Partnership
Inclusion and SEND
Mrs Murray is our Inclusion Leader.
Mrs Derrick is our SENDCo. Mrs Derrick is responsible for coordinating SEND with support from a strong and passionate pastoral team.
Our Governor with responsibility for SEND is Naomi Waters.
Mrs Murray and Mrs Derrick can be contacted for any inclusion or SEND matters at: send.stoborough@coastalpartnership.co.uk
* You can also drop in and see Mrs Derrick every Wednesday between 8:50-9:20 am There is no need to make an appointment.
At Stoborough Primary, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. Our vision statement expresses this perfectly, through the phrase;
'We are one family.' We really do all look out and care for one another, helping all our pupils reach their full potential. We have high expectations and aspirations for all our children and provide the very best education we can for all, irrespective of their educational or medical needs. Our commitment is not only to help children make strong academic progress but also to nurture independence, confidence, and resilience -skills that will serve them well beyond primary school.
Inclusion at Stoborough is not limited to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) — it encompasses every child who may face a barrier to learning, whether that arises from disadvantage, English as an Additional Language (EAL), social, emotional, or physical needs, or any other circumstance that might affect their success.
Working within the principles of the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act, we aim to identify needs as early as possible and provide tailored support that removes barriers and enables access to the full curriculum.
Special Educational Needs and Disability(SEND) provision at Stoborough is flexible and varied in order that all our children have equal opportunities to access the full curriculum, with reasonable modification or support. This may take the form of adapting the learning environment, providing specific resources or a learning support assistant working with a child in class or for individual or small group intervention work.
For more details about how we support our children with SEND, please see the information report below
We aim to work closely with parents and carers to ensure the best provision for our children with additional needs. We have an 'open door' policy so parents can share any concerns and regular meetings are held with the class teacher to review progress.
We also work with outside agencies and therapists to acquire extra support for children who have specific needs. As a staff, we regularly undertake ongoing professional development to enable us to meet the needs of our children.
Our policies for SEND as well as Disability and Equality are available on the policy page. Alternatively, Mrs Derrick would be very pleased to answer anything you would like to know about how we support children with SEND or any medical condition.
We see your child as an individual who is on their own educational journey. Whatever path this journey takes, we are here to support them in any way we can and are committed to high achievement for all.
At Stoborough, inclusion is driven by our belief that the approaches and adaptations we make are essential for some, but useful for all. Through strong relationships, responsive teaching, and a culture of acceptance and respect, we ensure that every child has the opportunity to have 'love for themselves, love for each other and love for the world.'
Please see the information below for support from Dorset Council:
Other useful links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/parent
https://www.dysgraphiahelp.co.uk/
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is.aspx
https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/easy-dressing
Dear Stoborough family, I am A, the mother of your former student E. Today E received her KS2 report and I would like to express my special thanks for her English score. E came to Stoborough school without knowing any English, and you taught her English with such love and affection. I will always be grateful to you and all the teachers who taught her, for embracing her with such love. If E achieved these scores, she definitely owes it to the foundations you laid at Stoborough. With love. Ex-parent July 2026