Elm Wood School

SEND provision led by a named SENCo (Assistant Head Teacher)

“The Elm Wood Inclusion team is led by Mrs Anya James (Assistant Head Teacher – SENCo).”

School identifies SEND early and provides a programme of support and intervention

“Identify children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) as early as possible and plan a programme of support and intervention to address their needs.”

Pupils' physical and mental well-being is described as central to curriculum planning.

“Children’s physical and mental well-being is at the heart of our curriculum and planning.”

Personal development is embedded across all aspects of school life, referenced via the 'Elm Wood Promises'.

“A core focus on pupils' personal development is embedded across all aspects of school life and reflected in our Elm Wood Promises.”

Learning is enriched through half-termly school trips linked to curriculum topics.

“Learning is enriched through half termly school trips which are linked to topics.”

School describes itself as proud to be an inclusive school committed to learning for all

“We are proud to be an inclusive school that is committed to learning for all.”

Ethos emphasizes respecting difference and ensuring every community member feels a sense of belonging

“We respect and value difference, and we are committed to ensuring that every member of our school community feels a sense of belonging within the school and wider community and to know that they are respected and able to participate fully in school life.”