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At St William’s Catholic Primary School, our curriculum stems from our Mission Statement: 

 

‘By following Jesus’ example, standing side by side, we will nurture each other to fulfil our hopes and dreams’. 

 

We are passionate about helping every child to fulfil their potential and become an all-round versatile citizen with the skills needed to succeed in life. We design our curriculum to ensure it is fully inclusive of every child and that it addresses each aspect of how a child develops, progresses and grows both academically and emotionally. We recognise that we live in a rapidly changing digital world and at St William’s we want to enable our children to not just learn WHAT to think, but HOW to think by developing intellectual learning behaviours. ‘Thinking’ is at the heart of our curriculum because our intent is to future proof our children so they become independent and resilient citizens. 


  • Intent

    At St. William’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that all children are entitled to receive a high-quality education regardless of their needs and/or disabilities. We believe that it is vital that our children are equipped with the tools needed to become independent learners, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition, we believe that all children should receive an education that enables them to achieve the best possible outcomes, through growth in confidence; an ability to communicate own views and a readiness to make a successful transition into secondary school and then adulthood. 


    Through our quality first teaching, planning and provision we:


    • Ensure that needs are identified as early as possible and support is put into place;
    • Ensure that children have access to a board and balanced curriculum which is appropriately adapted to enable children to succeed;
    • Provide an accessible learning environment which is tailored to the needs of all pupils;
    • Develop children’s independence;
    • Regularly monitor the progress of children with SEND;
    • Work closely with parents and carers;
    • Work closely with external agencies and other professionals to ensure that there is a collaborative approach to support children with SEND;


  • Implementation

    At St. William’s Catholic Primary School, every teacher is a teacher of SEND. Our provision is enhanced by the collaboration of teachers, senior leaders, SENDCo, support staff, external agencies, parents and most importantly the children. 


    Pupils with SEND will:

    • Be included (to the best of our ability) in all aspects of the school day;
    • Be provided with Quality First Teaching, adapted to meet their needs;
    • Be respected and acknowledged.

    Pupils with SEND may:


    • Have specific 1:1 or group support in order to access different areas of the curriculum;
    • Take part in interventions linked to their specific needs/difficulties;
    • Receive additional support/ or programme of support from a speech and language therapist;
    • Work alongside external agencies, such as: Targeted Education Support Teacher; Educational Psychologist, CAMHS practitioner, occupational therapist…

  • Impact

    The impact and measure of implementation is to ensure children not only acquire the appropriate age related knowledge linked to the curriculum, but also skills which equip them to progress from their starting points. In shaping our curriculum this way, progress can be measured and evidenced for all children, regardless of their starting points or specific need. 


    We shall assess the impact of our curriculum by high quality teacher assessment, formal assessments for core subjects (including NFER), effective intervention and support, the use of nationally standardised tests in core subjects, professional reflection and consultation with pupils and parents and other means of external support. These methods will ensure teaching is matched to learning needs and pupils build learning blocks and competences as they grow. We will also mentor their attitudes to self and school and enhance their personal development.


    As a result of the provision above, children at St. William’s Catholic Primary School will:

    • Feel safe, secure and cared for;
    • Show confidence and resilience in the classroom;
    • Demonstrate high levels of engagement in activities;
    • Make progress from their starting points;
    • Develop independence and skills to support them throughout life;
    • Work collaboratively with their peers


Key Documentation

SEND Policy SEND Information Report Accessibility Plan

Inclusion Quality Mark

In 2019, we were awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark in recognition of the work we do to support children of all abilities and with all kinds of additional needs.

As our first report says, ‘inclusion is at the heart of all aspects of [our] work and pupils thrive in this environment as everyone works together to secure success’.

 

As a school, we have continued to have a strong commitment to inclusion and as a result of this we are now delighted to have been identified as a Flagship school for Inclusion!


 

‘St William’s is an outstanding inclusive school whose inclusive nature is deeply founded in their mission statement, “By following Jesus’ example, standing side by side we will nurture each other to fulfil our hopes and dreams’. (IQM Report, February 2022)


‘St. William’s Catholic Primary School places relationships at the heart of everything they do’. (IQM Report, March 2023)



‘The school continues to move from strength to strength in terms of its superb inclusive practice and I am firmly of the opinion that the school fully meets the standard required by the Inclusion Quality Mark to pursue Flagship School status.’ (IQM Report, March 2023) 


IQM Review 2024 IQM Review 2023 IQM Review 2022 IQM Review 2020

Useful Services and Links for Parents

Wigan Council provides information of services ("Wigan Local Offer") which could support children and young people with SEND


Click here to find out more: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Special-Educational-Needs-and-Disability/Local-Offer/index.aspx


SENDIASS


Offer free, impartial information, advice and support to families of children and young people 0-25yrs who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).


Wigan SENDIASS


The Autism Pathway and Service work with schools, teachers and parents to help support children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), you will find further information at the link below: 

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Professionals/Educational-support/ASC-Pathway-Service.aspx


Or, if you prefer to speak to somebody, please call the SENDS team on 01942 486136.


EMBRACE Wigan and Leigh


EMBRACE have a wide range of support, events, activities and training for families of children with disabilities and young adults. Click here to find out more. 

https://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk/

Or, telephone 01942 233323


Wigan Family Welfare


A useful website that describes the counselling service we have in school.

https://familywelfare.co.uk/


Wigan Council’s Targeted Education Support Service (TESS)


Information about what TESS is, what they do and how you can get their help.

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Educational-support/TESS.aspx


ATeam Hub


The Ateam Hub offers support to children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD, Cerebal Palsy and other SEND conditions; their families, and carers in the Wigan Borough and also North West. The service focuses on pre & post-diagnostic support and life-changing early intervention with autistic children and young people.

http://ateamhub.co.uk/


Brighter Dayz


Brighter Dayz is a charity organisations that provides flexible and immediate respite care for children and young adults with complex health needs and disabilities. The centre provides a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to engage and inspire all those with disabilities and Special Educational Needs.


At Brighter Dayz, children and adult users experience a sense of space and freedom within a safe, supervised environment where they are actively encouraged to take part in activities that build self-confidence, social skills and self-esteem. The organisation’s high quality care provides parents and carers with some much needed respite: time to rest; spend time with their other children; or simply go for a coffee with friends.

info@brighterdayz.co.uk or, telephone 01942 834363


Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children’s society


Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity that offers support to families by holding regular stay and play sessions for newly diagnosed children and primary aged children where parents can get together with other parents.

https://www.wldcs.org/


British Dyslexia Association


A useful website with information about dyslexia, assessment and identification, exam concessions, etc.

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/


ADHD Foundation


A useful website that provides information and guidance around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/


Child and Adolescent Mental Health


Provides a free and comprehensive source of information for young people, parents and professionals about the range of mental health difficulties and disorders that may be encountered during childhood and adolescence.

http://www.camh.org.uk/


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