Birchfield Primary School

Kathryn Stephenson is the school's designated SENDCo.

“The designated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) at Birchfield is Kathryn Stephenson.”

The school states that every child is entitled to high-quality education tailored to their current needs, regardless of challenges.

“At Birchfield Primary School, we believe every child matters and is entitled to high quality education, regardless of the challenges they may face, and endeavour to provide this in a way that meets their current needs.”

The school works with Morley Cluster and outside agencies to support families.

“We also work closely with Morley Cluster and other outside agencies to support families.”

The school says it knows its children and their families as individuals and valued community members.

“We pride ourselves on knowing not just about our children’s learning, but about them and their families as individuals and valued members of our school and village community.”

The school offers varied after-school activities open to all pupils who wish to participate.

“a varied choice of after school activities open to all who wish to participate”

The safeguarding team ensures safeguarding remains a priority in classrooms and beyond.

“The team ensure that the staff have all of the training and support they need to ensure that safeguarding is a priority in the classroom and beyond.”

The school promotes inclusive learning, intellectual challenge, achievement and lifelong learning.

“We are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners.”