John Rankin Junior School

The SEND coordinator is supported by staff who plan, deliver and assess interventions across the schools.

“Helen is supported by a team of support staff to plan, deliver and assess a wide range of interventions for children across the schools.”

Pupils with SEND learn alongside peers through inclusive teaching, targeted differentiation and individual SEN-team interventions where appropriate.

“We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and children with special educational needs are taught inclusively with their peers through Quality First Teaching and Targeted Differentiation. Individual intervention from the SEN team is given when and where appropriate, depending on an individual child’s needs.”

The schools state a serious responsibility to protect and safeguard every child in their care.

“John Rankin Schools take seriously their responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of all children in its care.”

The schools commit to consistent and effective safeguarding procedures supporting families, children, and staff.

“We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. Any concerns are passed to the Designated Person or the Deputy Designated Person in their absence.”

History learning is supplemented by enrichment trips.

“History at JRS is enhanced by enrichment trips which include visits to the following:”

The school names Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion and Composure as its values.

“Our Values: Courage; Creativity; Curiosity; Compassion; Composure”

The school sets high expectations for every child and adapts teaching so that all pupils, including those with SEND, can access the curriculum.

“We have high expectations for all children and use scaffolding and differentiation to ensure all pupils, including SEND pupils, can access our curriculum.”