Farnborough Road Junior School

Learning Support Department is led by the school's SENDCo, Mrs Alex Spall.

“Our Learning Support Department is lead by Mrs Alex Spall, our school SENDCo.”

Whole-school approach to SEND with all staff trained in Quality First Teaching to identify and provide for pupils' needs.

“We adopt a 'whole school approach' to SEND that involves all staff following best practice based on Quality First Teaching.”

School has a dedicated 'Rainbow Room' run by a Mental Health Lead and Learning Mentor, offering a safe space during the day for pupils to manage emotions

“Our "Rainbow Room," is run by Mrs Spall (Mental Health Lead) and Mrs Lowery (Learning Mentor). They are there throughout the day to listen to children, provide them with a safe space and give them time to manage their emotions in order for them to continue with their day as happily as they can.”

School signposts and refers families to multiple outside mental health agencies including CAMHS, Sefton Mental Health Support Team, and others

“As well as this we are also able to signpost and refer families to outside agencies including; - Sefton Mental Health Support Team - CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health - The Venus Centre - SWACA - Parenting 2000 - ADDvanced Solutions - Alder Hey Eating Disorder Young People Service - Adoption in Merseyside - Young Person Advisory Service”

School emphasizes nurturing pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress, with staff trained to guide pupils to be confident, well-rounded individuals

“All of our staff understand the importance of nurturing and guiding pupils to ensure they are as comfortable, confident and well-rounded individuals as they can be.”

School describes itself as adopting an inclusive approach.

“At Farnborough Road we adopt an inclusive approach to school.”