Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School

School has a designated SENCO who is a named contact for SEND matters.

“Mrs Smith is the school’s designated SENCO.”

School emphasizes high-quality, inclusive and adaptive teaching as the starting point for all children, without requiring a diagnosis.

“High-quality, inclusive and adaptive teaching is the starting point for all children. A child does not need to have a diagnosis before the school can consider support or reasonable adjustments.”

The school states safeguarding is its highest priority, names a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs, and participates in Operation Encompass with the police.

“At Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to speak to a trusted adult.”

School participates in Operation Encompass, a partnership with police to inform safeguarding staff about domestic abuse incidents affecting pupils.

“Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School participates in Operation Encompass, a partnership between schools and the police.”

School states it wants every child to feel they belong and can take part fully in school life, recognizing differing strengths and needs.

“we want every child to feel that they belong and can take part fully in school life. We recognise that children have different strengths and needs and that some may require additional support or reasonable adjustments.”

The school frames safeguarding and an inclusive, supportive environment as central to its culture.

“We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to speak to a trusted adult.”