Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Every Child. Every Opportunity. Every Success.
At The Park Schools Federation, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with families, education professionals, health services and Derbyshire County Council to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive.
Need to talk to someone?
Mrs K Marriott (SENCO)
Mrs Marriott works closely with pupils, families, staff and outside agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to flourish.
📞 01623 742663
✉️ karenmarriott@parkfed.co.uk
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OUR SEND VISION
At The Park Schools Federation we:
- Identify needs early
- Remove barriers to learning
- Promote independence and confidence
- Support positive wellbeing
- Work closely with families
- Celebrate individual strengths and achievements
Our Aim
To ensure every child feels safe, included, successful and ready for the next stage of their education.
SEND Across our Federation
- 503 Pupils
- 118 SEND Pupils
- 24 Pupils with EHCPs
- 94 Pupils receiving SEND Support
Derived from Summer 2026 census information.
What is SEND?
A child may have SEND if they require additional or different support from that normally available to children of the same age.
We support children with needs in the four areas identified within the SEND Code of Practice:
Communication and Interaction
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Speech and Language Difficulties
- Social Communication Needs
Cognition and Learning
- Dyslexia
- Learning Difficulties
- Memory and Processing Difficulties
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Emotional Regulation Needs
- Wellbeing Support
Sensory and Physical Needs
- Hearing Impairment
- Visual Impairment
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical Needs
How We Identify Needs
We follow the SEND Code of Practice process:
Assess → Plan → Do → Review
This allows support to be continually reviewed and adapted to meet individual needs.
How We Support Children
Universal Support
Available for every child:
- Quality First Teaching
- Differentiated Learning
- Inclusive Classrooms
- Adapted Resources
Targeted Support
Additional Interventions:
- Reading Support
- Maths Boosters
- Social Skills Group
- Emotional Support
Specialist Support
For pupils with more complex needs:
- Educational Psychology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- EHCP Support
Working with Families
Use image of parent-school partnership.
We Believe Parents Are Our Partners
We regularly communicate through:
- Parent consultations
- SEND review meetings
- Annual EHCP reviews
- Email and telephone contact
- Home-school communication