Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

From time to time children may need extra help and support if they are experiencing difficulties in a particular curriculum area or displaying certain behaviours that may need addressing before they can progress further.

At St George’s we are proud to have developed a holistic approach over the years. When assessing if a child needs support, we take into account the whole child and explore the child’s social, emotional and mental wellbeing first. It is important to us that the child has a voice and can freely express themselves. We hold weekly nurture groups, carried out by our nurture and well being team member. Nurture groups are a safe and trusted place where children can go to help them develop themselves further. From building on their self esteem to developing their social skills, the nurture groups are a start to help support the emotional and mental well being of our children at St Georges. We believe in order for children to learn successfully and to become the best that they can be, all their initial needs need to be met.

At St George’s we are extremely proud of our learning support team. We have an excellent team of TAs across the school and nursery, each with their own individual and specific skills to offer. When a child requires support to progress their learning, regular interventions take place with our skilled members of staff, guided by the class teachers. Interventions include precision teaching (little and often learning sessions), individualised learning schemes, based on the suggestions of an outside agency (Speech and Language, Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Outreach etc.) and planned learning sessions by the class teacher. 

For Further information on how we support children with SEND, please read our SEND policy.

You can find lots of questions and answers in our SEND Information Report which may help you understand St George’s process in supporting all our children.

SEND Policy 2024-2025SEND

Information Report 2024-2025

Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with SEND

Our SEND coordinator is Mrs Harriet Clinton

The SEND Governor is Ms Chrissie Verduyn

Please feel free to make contact with school to arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting either by calling  01588 640229 or email: senco@clun.shropshire.sch.uk

We are very happy to discuss anything with parents.

Useful Links for Parents with Children with SEND

To find out more about local services that are available to children with special needs, visit the Local Offer Website

Shropshire Local Offer Website

Supporting Families

What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance?

There tends to be four main reasons for school avoidance:

1. To avoid uncomfortable feelings brought on by attending school, such as feelings of anxiety or low mood.
2. To avoid situations that might be stressful, such as academic demands, social pressures and/or aspects of the school environment.
3. To reduce separation anxiety or to gain attention from significant others, such as parents or other family members.
4. To pursue tangible reinforces outside of school, such as going shopping or playing computer games during school time.

If you feel like your child is suffering from EBSA, it is vital that you act promptly and contact school so we can work together to support your child and their wellbeing.

This website offers support for families and schools to help children suffering with EBSA. 

SOS SEN is a national charity that empowers parents and carers of children and young people with SEN and disabilities to access the help they are entitled to.

You can access the website here: LINK

Family lives are a national charity offering information support and advice about parenting, including:

• challenging behaviour
• emotional wellbeing
• teenagers
• specialist advice
• local parenting groups

You can access the website here: LINK