At St. Teresa’s we are committed to inclusion and have high aspirations for all our children. We believe that children are created in the image and likeness of God each having individual gifts and talents.
Our aim is to ensure all children, irrespective of need, have access to a broad and balanced curriculum that supports their academic, social, emotional and spiritual development. In order to do this, we work closely with parents, children and outside agencies to support children to achieve the best outcomes.
Like St Teresa, we always try to do the little things well.
Our SEND Lead is Dr Anne Shipton. If you need to discuss any matters about SEND please contact her via the school telephone number 0115 9155762 or admin@st-teresas.nottingham.sch.uk
The Local Offer:
Nottingham city council must publish a Local Offer which sets out in one place information about provision they expect to be available across education, health and social care for children and young people in this area who have special educational needs or who are disabled. Nottingham’s Local Offer can be found on a dedicated webpage on: Local Offer
Here is a link to Nottingham City Graduated Response.
You can also access advice from Ask Us – Independent advice around educational issues.
Tel: 0800 121 7772 Email: enquiries@askusnotts.org.uk
Definition of SEN: Department for Health & Education, January 2015 ‘Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of practice
‘A child or young person has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her which is different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.’
SEND falls into 4 broad categories:
Click here to see our: SEND Policy
SEND Intent-Implementation – Impact document
The SEND Journey through St Teresa’s
Our SEND Annual Report 2024-25
Waves of Intervention at St Teresa’s
Wave 1
As a Catholic mainstream, inclusive school we fully comply with the requirements outlined in the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2014). We recognise that the quality of teaching within the classroom has the greatest influence over children’s progress. We therefore invest in training, resources and monitoring to ensure our classrooms are an inclusive place for all children. This is known as the ‘Wave 1’ or ‘Quality First Teaching’ level
Wave 2
Additional interventions at ‘Wave 2’ are planned to enable children to accelerate their progress and work at, or above the expectations for their age. These are generally taught in a small group and sometimes a 1:1 situation. They can also be strategies used with the children to help them be successful in the classroom.
Wave 3
A child identified as having SEND also receives ‘Wave 3’ interventions. These may be provided individually or in a small group, and the support provided is personalised to enable the child to achieve his/her potential. This support is additional to or different from the everyday curriculum for that class and is detailed in a Pupil Passport This plan is prepared by the class teacher, overseen by the SENDCO and is reviewed regularly. It may also include provision/ advice from an external agency or professional, such as a Speech and Language therapist. Pupils with a Pupil Passport may also be eligible for HLN (Higher Level Needs).
If a child’s needs cannot be met by the support identified in Wave 3, parents and school may decide to apply for an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). It is school policy that children will take part in at least two termly cycles of SEND support before making an application for an EHCP.
Click below for information about the Waves of Intervention for each area of need:
Cognition and Learning provision
Communication and Interaction provision
Sensory and Physical provision
Useful websites:
