Jakeman Nursery School

The school has a named SENCO and SENDCO support role, plus a designated senior leader overseeing SEND practice

“Gail Goldberg is our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).”

The school states commitment to inclusion and ensuring children with SEND participate fully in school life

“At Jakeman Nursery School, we are committed to inclusion. We believe that all children are entitled to quality education. They need to have their individual needs supported appropriately, so they can participate fully in the life of our school.”

School states safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of all children is a core commitment expected of staff and volunteers.

“Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

The school has named Designated Safeguarding Leads and a Deputy DSL structure, with safeguarding described as a top priority.

“It is the duty of every adult coming into contact with the children to refer any concerns regarding a child's welfare to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Samantha Richards (Lead DSL) Janine Maidment (Deputy DSL) Nauzaqat Ali (Deputy DSL)”

Safeguarding is framed as a whole-school responsibility central to the school's ethos.

“Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.”