At Awsworth, we believe every child should feel they belong, feel successful, and feel proud of who they are. Children learn in different ways—and that’s not something we “fix”, it’s something we understand and support.
If your child needs a bit more help, a different approach, or extra encouragement, we will work with you to make sure they get it.
What do we mean by SEND?
Some children need additional support to help them learn, communicate, manage their emotions, or access school life.
This might relate to:
- Learning (reading, writing, maths)
- Communication or speech and language
- Social and emotional needs
- Physical or sensory needs
Sometimes needs are short-term. Sometimes they are longer-term. Either way, we respond early and thoughtfully.
How we spot when a child needs support
Often, it starts with the class teacher noticing something:
- A child finding learning harder than expected
- Struggling with confidence or friendships
- Finding it difficult to focus or regulate emotions
We also listen carefully to parents—because you know your child best.
From there, we take a simple approach:
Assess → Plan → Do → Review
No jargon. Just a clear cycle of understanding what’s needed and checking it’s working.
What support looks like at Awsworth
Support is not “one size fits all”. It might include:
- Small changes in the classroom (how work is explained or structured)
- Extra adult support at key times
- Short, focused intervention groups
- 1:1 support where needed
- Practical resources or visual aids
- Support for emotional wellbeing and confidence
Most importantly—children stay part of their class community. We don’t take them away from what matters.
Our approach in the classroom
The most important support happens every day, in class.
Teachers at Awsworth:
- Adapt lessons so all children can access them
- Break learning into manageable steps
- Use clear routines and expectations
- Build positive relationships with pupils
This is often called Quality First Teaching—but really, it’s just good teaching.
Working together with families
We know that when school and home work well together, children do better.
We will:
- Talk openly and honestly with you
- Share what we’re noticing (both strengths and challenges)
- Involve you in decisions about support
- Meet regularly to review progress
And just as importantly—we’ll listen.
When we need extra help
Sometimes we bring in outside expertise, such as:
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Educational Psychologists
- Specialist teachers or support services
We’ll always talk this through with you first—nothing happens without you knowing.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
For a small number of children with more complex needs, additional support through an EHCP may be needed.
If this is appropriate, we will:
- Guide you through the process
- Work closely with professionals
- Make sure support is meaningful and not just paperwork
The SENDCo
Our SENDCo leads SEND across the school and helps coordinate support.
SENDCo: Angela Standall
Contact: Send@awsworthprimary.org
They are always happy to talk things through—no issue is too small.
Inclusion at Awsworth
We are proud of being an inclusive school.
That means:
- Children with SEND are part of everyday school life
- They attend trips, clubs, and activities
- We adapt where needed so everyone can take part
We don’t believe in “separate”—we believe in belonging.
Supporting transitions
Changes can be tricky for some children, so we plan carefully for:
- Starting Nursery or Reception
- Moving between year groups
- Transition to secondary school
This might include extra visits, meeting new staff early, or creating personalised transition plans.
If you’re worried about your child
Start by speaking to your child’s class teacher.
You can also contact the SENDCo at any time—we’d much rather talk early than let worries build up.
Local Offer
You can find additional support and services here:
Nottinghamshire's SEND Local Offer
Key Documents
- SEND Policy
- SEND Information Report
- Accessibility Plan