Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

The school names its SENDCO (Mr Platt) as the key contact ensuring staff follow the SEND Code of Practice.

“The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) is Mr Platt.”

Support includes differentiated work, small group adult support, one-to-one Teaching Assistant time, or specialist outside services.

“This may be provided through carefully differentiated work, additional support by an adult in a small group, one to one teaching time with a Teaching Assistant or using specialist services from outside the school.”

The school places great importance on Pastoral Care, emphasizing the link between emotional/mental wellbeing and educational achievement, and provides interventions for children with emotional, social, mental health or behavioural difficulties.

“The fundamental relationship between emotional and mental well-being and educational achievement is widely recognised and as a result we place great importance on Pastoral Care at Holy Cross.”

School states child safety and welfare are paramount and commits to highest standards in protecting and safeguarding children

“the school believes that the safety, welfare and care of children is paramount. We are therefore committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted into our care at all times.”

Mission statement describes the school as a happy, nurturing, welcoming community.

“we are a happy, nurturing, welcoming community”

School has a stated motto 'We care, we share, we value'.

“our motto _'We care, we share, we value'._”