Hayes Park School

Named SENDCo and inclusion leadership team; broad SEND provision covering multiple needs, EHCP support, graduated approach, SEND register, and specialist LSAs.

“The SENDCo is: Mrs Christine Spring (020 8573 6117)”

Staffing follows National Autistic Society recommended ratio of 1 teacher/speech and language therapist plus 2 assistants per 6 children

“The staffing ratio follows the recommendation of the National Autistic Society (NAS) of 1 teacher/specialist speech and language therapist and 2 assistants to 6 children.”

The school states wellbeing is a huge priority and that positive mental health is everybody's business, with a commitment to supporting emotional health of pupils and staff.

“At Hayes Park School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We have a supportive and caring ethos and our approach is respectful and kind, where each individual and contribution is valued.”

The school has a dedicated wellbeing hub called 'The DENN' run by a Learning Mentor, offering sessions such as transition groups, self-esteem groups, and drawing for talking.

“The DENN is our wellbeing hub. 'The DENN' stands for: D eveloping E ducation through N urture and N ature It is a safe space for all, manned by Mrs Smith (our Learning Mentor), a place to come for support, advice and nurture. Mrs Smith runs a host of sessions e.g. transition groups, self-esteem groups, drawing for talking and many more...”

P.E. is described as an area of strength and strongly promoted subject

“P.E. at Hayes Park School is an area of strength and a subject that we strongly promote.”

School organises a curated range of trips, visitors and experiences to enhance the curriculum, promote independence, and provide life experiences.

“We organise a carefully curated range of trips, visitors and experiences to serve a number of purposes:”

Trips include two residentials designed to foster pupil independence.

“to foster independence (including two residentials)”

School states commitment to supporting, challenging and nurturing all children with a focus on well-being and an inclusive curriculum.

“At Hayes Park School we uphold the highest commitment to supporting, challenging and nurturing all children to enable them to achieve in all areas of life, prioritising their well-being.”

School's vision is built on named PREP core values: Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership.

“the vision to prepare children for life-long learning through our PREP values (Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership)”

School expresses pride in its 2023 KS2 results, attributing them to family partnerships, pupil effort, and teaching quality.

“We are really proud of our 2023 KS2 results. They are a true reflection of the effective partnerships we have with our families, the perseverance of the children and the excellence of our teaching staff.”

Pupil achievement and progress at end of key stage two is above the national average.

“The achievement and progress of our pupils at the end of key stage two is above the national average (and in many cases significantly above); please see our results page for further details.”