At Macaulay Primary Academy, every teacher is a teacher of every child — including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our aim is to ensure that every pupil makes good progress and has equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum, enabling them to work towards age-related expectations and achieve success.

We have high expectations for all our pupils and are ambitious for their success. Additional needs are identified and supported through a robust Graduated Response process, allowing us to personalise teaching and learning so that every child can thrive.

When a child is identified as needing SEND support:
– The class teacher, SENCO, and parents/carers work together to analyse the child’s progress and needs.
– Support is carefully matched to the child’s individual needs and reviewed regularly.
– If further assessment is needed, we seek advice from specialist teachers, health, social care, or other external agencies — always with parental consent.
We use PIVATS to track and celebrate even the smallest steps of progress, ensuring every achievement is recognised.

All pupils with SEND have full access to our broad and balanced curriculum. We provide flexibility in how pupils demonstrate their learning (e.g. oral, visual, or practical outcomes where writing may be a barrier). Targeted interventions are used to develop specific skills and promote confidence, independence, and success.

Our Macaulay families are central to our approach. We operate an open-door policy and value strong communication with parents and carers. Parents are invited to pupil consultations and support plan meetings and are encouraged to contribute to target-setting discussions.

If you have any concerns or would like to discuss your child’s needs, please contact our SENCO:
Email: info@mpacademy.org.uk
Phone: 01472 503350 (ask for the SENCO or request a call back)

Click the ‘Local Offer’ button on our website to access local training, services, and support for parents and carers of children with SEND.