Calshot Primary School

The school uses Makaton signing throughout the school day to support pupils' communication, confidence, and independence in an inclusive and supportive environment.

“we use Makaton throughout the day to help pupils develop communication, confidence, and independence in an inclusive and supportive environment”

The school has a designated SEND link governor overseeing SEND-related provision (Makaton communication support).

“Miss Howell SEND link governor / Miss Haines”

School has two designated Mental Health Leaders providing first response support for wellbeing concerns

“We have 2 Mental Health Leaders in school who can provide a first response to any wellbeing concerns you have and can discuss the array of support options available to you.”

Named Designated Mental Health Lead and Mental Health Lead staff members

“Mr. M Wingrove – Designated Mental Health Lead - Miss C. Atterbury – Mental Health Lead”

Pupils across Year 4, 5 and 6 learn and perform on instruments (violin, guitar) with videos shared showcasing their progress.

“Listen to three talent musicians from Year 4 play their violins. They have been working so hard and have made good progress.”

The school describes its environment as inclusive and supportive, using Makaton to support all pupils' communication and participation.

“we use Makaton throughout the day to help pupils develop communication, confidence, and independence in an inclusive and supportive environment”

School describes itself as committed to child-centred actions and collective responsibility, branding itself an 'Inclusive Attendance school'.

“Calshot Primary School is commi ed to fostering child-centred ac ons and collec ve responsibility for a endance as an Inclusive A endance school.”