Howard Street Nursery School

Named SENDCo who supports children needing extra help, working with families using play-based approaches

“Our School SEND Co-Ordinator (SENDCo) is Mrs Burke and her role is to support children who may need a little extra help with their learning or development.”

Refers families to SENDIASS, an external free advice and support service for children with SEND aged 0-25

“SENDIASS provides free, impartial and confidential information and advice for children and young people aged 0–25, and their parents or carers where a child or young person has, or may have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).”

The school names a Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputies to contact with welfare concerns.

“If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please speak to a member of staff or contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) immediately.”

School participates in Operation Encompass, a police-education safeguarding partnership for children exposed to domestic abuse.

“Operation Encompass is a Police and Education early intervention safeguarding partnership, which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse.”

Nursery states every child is special and deserves to feel happy, safe and included

“At our nursery, we believe that every child is special and deserves to feel happy, safe and included.”

School states the safety and wellbeing of every child is its top priority and it is committed to a caring, nurturing, safe environment.

“At our nursery school, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We are committed to creating a caring, nurturing, and safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow.”