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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Every Child. Every Opportunity. Every Success.

At 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)

📞 01623 742663

✉️ karenmarriott@parkfed.co.uk

Quick Links

📄 SEND Information Report

📖 SEND Policy

♿ Accessibility Plan

🌐 Derbyshire Local Offer

❓ SEND FAQs

📞 Contact the SEND Team

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