Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School

Specialist staff deliver play therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy for SEN pupils.

“We use specialist staff for the delivery of play therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.”

The SENCO is allocated 9 hours per week specifically to manage SEN provision.

“They are allocated 9 hours a week to manage SEN provision.”

The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and multiple Deputy DSLs who handle safeguarding concerns.

“Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Kobak and our Deputy DSLs are Mrs Whittam, Mr Witkin, Miss Gordon and Mrs Levy.”

The school works with external agencies and signposts families to organisations like NSPCC and CEOP for support.

“If you require guidance, we can signpost you to external organisations such as the NSPCC, CEOP, and local safeguarding boards.”

Safeguarding is described as central to the school's ethos, with a commitment to a safe, secure, nurturing environment.

“At BWJPS, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.”

Ofsted describes a warm, nurturing, inclusive ethos

“A warm and nurturing ethos permeates this school, which is truly inclusive and welcoming for all.”

Ofsted 2026 findings quoted state parents are overwhelmingly positive and confident children are cared for and educated well

“Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and are confident that their children are cared for and educated well.”