Here to Support You
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo): Mrs Guest
We recognise that at some point in your child’s education at Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School, they may require additional support to reach their potential. There may be additional needs in the area of Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health or Sensory and / or Physical.
Regardless of the need and the length of time for which support is required, Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School will endeavour to meet that need. If this support cannot be provided in school by our experienced, dedicated and highly-qualified staff, then we will seek to consult external specialists.
Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School belongs to the Holmfirth family of schools and works closely with them on all aspects of SEND. SENCos from the schools meet several times each year to share good practice and take part in professional development.
Mrs Rebecca Guest is the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and if you have any questions about your child in relation to SEND, you would be welcome to contact her directly by telephoning (01484 687362) or e-mailing her directly: rebecca.guest@holmejischool.co.uk
Vision:
At Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, we are dedicated to ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive in an environment that fosters honesty, clear communication, respect, confidence, responsibility, support for one another and resilience.
- Our aim is to integrate our core values into the support we provide for our SEND pupils, ensuring they have full access to a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to their unique needs.
- We prioritise early identification and continuous monitoring of SEND students to ensure their progress and development.
- Our goal is to prepare our students for a fulfilling, independent life, aligning with their aspirations and the collective support of the school community.
Implementation:
- Consistent review and adaptation of our SEND policy, aligning it with our school's values and educational standards.
- Proactive identification and support planning for SEND pupils, involving parents/carers in the process.
- Staff training in inclusive and creative teaching methods to cater to diverse needs using adaptive teaching methods.
- Collaborating with external experts to supplement our school's resources and provide specialised support.
- Emphasising a school-wide culture of respect and resilience, where differences are celebrated and every student feels valued.
- Embedding the Graduated Approach of Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
Impact:
- SEND pupils at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School will feel secure, valued, and empowered in their educational journey.
- They will demonstrate growth in their creative and independence skills, along with a strong sense of resilience and respect for their community.
- Parents/carers will be actively engaged in the educational process, feeling supported and heard.
- The school exemplifies a nurturing, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and every child's potential is recognised and fostered.
Useful Links
We work alongside a range of charities and organisations to support the needs of our pupils. Many of the websites and links below have information, advice and groups available for parents to access to enhance the support they are able to offer their children.
Communication and Interaction
Physical and Sensory
Disabled Access Information
Our school site is accessible via the car park entrance. The playground and the field can be accessed via locked gates.
The School building has two ramped access points from the school car park and the playground. Both entrances have a small step on entry to the building which can be navigated by a manual wheel chair with support or independently by an electronic wheelchair. Should you require “step free” access to the building, please mention this to the staff member who greets you on enter to the building.
Please feel free to contact the school office on 01484 689692 if you have any further queries relating to disabled access to the school.
Equality Statement
At Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.
We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality and believe everyone being treated equally should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit us.
Our school's mission statement is to 'Fledge & Fly High' preparing and providing all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach their highest level of personal and academic achievement. We do this by:
- Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society
- Using materials that reflect the diversity of the school, population and local community without stereotyping
- Promoting attitudes and values, challenging discriminatory behaviour or prejudice
- Providing opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of other cultures
- Seeking to involve all parents in supporting their child’s education
- Utilising teaching approaches appropriate for the whole school population which are inclusive and reflective of our pupils.