Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Westbury CofE Junior School, inclusion is not defined by a particular place, provision or programme. It is reflected in the way we think, teach, lead and work together to remove barriers so that every child can belong, participate and achieve.

Our inclusive approach is built on the understanding that pupils’ needs exist along a continuum and may change over time. We therefore provide a graduated and responsive approach to support, ensuring that provision is proportionate, evidence-informed and tailored to individual strengths and needs.

High quality adaptive teaching is the foundation of our inclusive practice and is the entitlement of every pupil. Where additional support is required, targeted and specialist provision enhance excellent classroom practice—they do not replace it. This enables pupils to access the right support, at the right time, whilst remaining connected to the wider life of the school wherever possible.

Our Complex Needs Resource Base is an integral part of this approach. Rather than operating separately from mainstream provision, it provides specialist expertise that strengthens inclusion across the whole school, building staff confidence, supporting pupils and ensuring that inclusive practice continues to develop for the benefit of every learner.

Our ethos centres on calm consistency, clear routines and a culture of belonging.

Working in Partnership

We believe that positive relationships between school and home are central to effective SEND provision. Parents and carers are partners in the graduated approach and are invited to regular review meetings to discuss progress, provision and next steps.

Where a pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), Annual Reviews are held in line with Wiltshire guidance, and transition planning begins early to ensure smooth progression to the next phase of education.

The Four Broad Areas of SEND

In line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), needs are identified within four broad areas:

Communication and Interaction including speech, language and communication needs, and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Cognition and Learning including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, and difficulties with memory, processing and consolidation.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) including anxiety, emotional regulation needs, trauma-informed responses and attachment-related differences.

Sensory and/or Physical Needs including sensory processing differences, hearing or visual impairment, and physical disabilities requiring adaptations or specialist equipment.

At WJS our SENDCo is Jude Sutton and our Resource Base Manager is Aleks Young

Please email senco@westbury-jun.wilts.sch.uk or contact the school office on 01373 822695 should you wish to make contact.

WJS SEND Policy:

SEND Policy Westbury CofE Junior SchoolWJS Information Report:
SEND Information Report Westbury C of E Junior School

Our SEND Information Report explains how we implement the Local Offer within our school context.

Support may include:

Adaptive classroom teaching and scaffolding
Small group or targeted interventions
Emotional literacy and Thrive-informed support
Visual timetables, structured routines and sensory adjustments
Support from Teaching Assistants
Access to our Resource Base provision where appropriate

We place strong emphasis on developing independence, resilience and a sense of belonging. We aim to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and successful.

Westbury C of E Junior School Accessibility Plan 2026-2029

WJS Accessibility Plan:

WJS Accessibility Plan 2026 - 2029

Please find details below of our Inclusion Offer across mainstream and our Complex Needs Resource Base

WJS Mainstream Inclusion Offer:

WJS Mainstream Inclusion Offer

WJS Resource Base Inclusion Offer:
WJS Resource Base Inclusion Offer

Wiltshire Local Offer

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to publish information about services available for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND. This is known as the Local Offer.

Wiltshire Local Offer is an important resource for understanding what support is available across the county.

Families can access the Local Offer via:
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer

Concerns or Complaints

If you have any concerns about the SEND support your child is receiving, please contact the Class teacher or SENCo in the first instance so we can work together to resolve this.

Further guidance can be found in our School Complaints Procedure, available on the school website.