SEND
Welcome to our Primary School SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) page
At The Gates, we recognise and celebrate the individuality of every person, understanding that it is our differences that bring richness and diversity to our school community. We are committed to fostering an environment where all students feel valued and supported, empowering them to become confident, high achievers who excel in all areas. Guided by the principle, "If children can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn," we ensure that our approach to teaching is adaptive and personalised to meet the unique needs of each child.
This page offers valuable information on how we support children with additional needs, ensuring that every student thrives in a nurturing, inclusive environment. We work closely with families and specialists to develop individualised learning plans tailored to each child’s strengths and needs. Our dedicated staff delivers targeted interventions, resources, and strategies to support student progress and well-being. Here, you will find updates on SEND policies, support services, and useful resources.
At The Gates, we deeply value inclusion, fostering an environment where tolerance, empathy, and understanding are key. This approach helps children develop compassion and encourages them to see the world from diverse perspectives. We believe that every child deserves to be nurtured and supported in order to become the best version of themselves.
Sarah Lloyd-Foster
SEND Governor
Resources
Solving Problems Communication Boards
Autism Spectrum Signposting Handout for Parents
Useful Websites
As a parent carer forum, we ensure that the voices of Bolton’s parent carers are heard by SEND professionals locally, and also nationally. Services have a duty to consider parent carers, children’s and young people’s views, when developing, reviewing and changing any services that are used by families with a child or young person (0-25) with SEND. We do this in a number of ways, whether it’s through sitting on formal groups, or developing relationships with professionals, we are always ensuring the voice of local families is represented. To find out more about how we represent families, and where, click the logo.
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Every local authority must provide a SEND local offer. The local provides information for Bolton families relating to provision that they can find available locally. This covers things like understanding SEN Support in schools, health services and how social care services supporty.
Bolton IAS is a local organisatio run by a dedicated local team. They are legally trained in SEND law and their role is to support families of children and young people with SEND. They are completely independent and can offer advice and guidance on a range of issues from education, to health to social care.
To find out more about what Bolton IAS offer and their contact details click the logo.
Contact are a national charity who support families with disabled children. They have a helpline and website offering guidance on a range of sibjects such as benefits and medical conditions.
They have a comprehensive website at www.contct.org.uk
Bolton Together is the children and young people's voluntary and community sector consortium for Bolton. As a collective, our staff and volunteer base enable us to reach the 73,000 children and young people, and their families in Bolton.
At the Compass Partnership, we are committed to empowering parents and carers through training, engaging workshops, and ongoing support. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where families can connect, learn and thrive.
Autism Central is the National Peer Education Programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by NHS England. We offer families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and community eventst the Compass Partnership, we are committed to empowering parents and carers through training, engaging workshops, and ongoing support. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where families can connect, learn and thrive.