John T Rice Infant and Nursery School

School has a named SENCO for SEND enquiries

“For any enquiries relating to Special Educational Needs (SEN), please contact our SENCO, Mrs. Samantha MacDonald, at senco@johntrice.notts.sch.uk .”

School provides a SEN Information Report and Local Offer for SEND

“Further information, including our SEN Information Report and our Local Offer for SEND , can be accessed via the links below.”

Mental health and wellbeing is a stated high priority for pupils and staff, led by a named Mental Health & Well-being Lead working with the Senior Leadership Team.

“Mental Health & Well-Being is a high priority for pupils and staff at John T. Rice. Mrs Renshaw leads in this area in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team.”

School names multiple Designated Safeguarding Leads

“Designated safeguarding leads - Mrs Shelley Bennett, Mrs Joanne Smith & Mrs Kerry Scotney”

The school has established a Forest School, with all classes spending time in this environment every two weeks throughout the year.

“We have established a Forest School and all classes have the opportunity to spend time in this environment every 2 weeks throughout the year.”

School emphasises valuing individual differences and treating all learners as of equal value

“At John T. Rice Infant and Nursery School, we recognise, value, and respect individual differences and are committed to ensuring that all learners are treated as of equal value.”

Staff foster a supportive, nurturing classroom environment with structured routines and consistent boundaries.

“All staff foster a supportive and nurturing environment in their classrooms, with structured class routines, clear and consistent boundaries, positive reinforcement and praise, and time given to develop good relationships with all children.”