Holy Name Catholic Primary School

School holds Dyslexia Friendly School status, an Inclusion Mark (Advanced Level), and an Accessibility Plan; states pupils with disabilities will not be treated less favourably.

“We operate a policy of Inclusion and have been awarded the Inclusion Mark (Advanced Level). Pupils with disabilities will not be treated less favourably than other pupils. We have an Accessibility Plan to increase access for pupils with disabilities to be DDA compliant.”

Building has accessibility features including ramps, Braille and pictorial signage as part of Dyslexia Friendly School status, plus a portable loop system.

“Our school building is one storey and has ramps to access the building. Signs in the school are also in Braille and pictorial as part of our Dyslexia Friendly School status. We also have a portable loop, which can be made available, on request.”

Page describes strong pastoral care from all staff and guidance/support for pupils

“We provide a good guidance and support for our pupils. There is strong pastoral care from all staff and everyone has a valuable contribution to make to the success of our school.”

Aim to provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment.

“Provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating Learning environment.”

School states every child is of equal value and promotes a policy of inclusion for all

“We believe that every child is of equal value and should be given every opportunity to develop their true potential, intellectually, socially, morally, physically and emotionally. Our children feel safe and secure and are happy at school. We promote a policy of Inclusion for all.”

School describes itself as a Catholic Community partnering with parents to nurture and educate the whole child in the way of Christ.

“Holy Name is a Catholic Community working in partnership with parents/carers to nurture and educate the whole person, in the way of Christ, enabling all to know their worth and reach their potential.”