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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.

 

Mrs Paula Jackson

Inclusion Manager/SEND Officer
01942 634734
office@thegates.bolton.sch.uk

Sarah Lloyd-Foster

SEND Governor

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 here.

SEND Local Offer in Bolton

We're here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, we are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

National Autistic Society

The Spectrum Magazine

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's local offer

 

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 below.

Bolton Information and Advisory Service SEND

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

CONTACT: the charity for families with disabled children

 

 

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