Linslade Lower School

The school is inclusive, has experience supporting a range of needs, and trains staff to provide additional learning help.

“Linslade Lower School is an inclusive school and we have experience of working with pupils who have a range of needs. Our team of staff are trained to support children who need additional help with their learning.”

The named SENCO liaises with staff and external agencies to coordinate support.

“The school has a special needs co-ordinator (SENCO) Mrs Jo Hogg who liaises with school staff and external agencies to ensure that the pupils needs are being met.”

The school states a commitment to safeguarding and child protection in accordance with statutory guidance.

“At Linslade Lower School, we are committed to safeguarding and child protection in line with the statutory guidance.”

Mrs Farlam is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Mrs Hogg is the deputy.

“The Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Mrs Farlam (Also for filtering and monitoring) - The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Mrs Hogg”

Pupils visit places of worship.

“Visits are made to places of worship.”

Children can take on responsibilities including sports leadership and circle-group leadership.

“Children are given opportunities for responsibilities e.g. classroom monitors, sports leaders, milk / fruit monitor and circle group leader (year 4).”

Children learn that rules help to keep everyone safe.

“They learn that rules help everyone to be safe.”

Pupils are taught strategies for resolving perceived injustice peacefully.

“The PSHE curriculum teaches children strategies for solving perceived injustice peacefully.”