Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) at Park Walk
At Park Walk, we ensure that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported, regardless of their specific needs, to make the best possible progress and achieve their potential in school. We ensure that all children are included in all areas of the curriculum, with the needs of SEND children carefully considered. We have a graduated approach to SEND, ensuring early identification of needs and a continuum of support for children in order to enable them to make progress. Please refer to our SEND Policy on the policies page, which outlines the purpose, nature and management of special educational needs within our school.
Overview of our Provision
At Park Walk Primary School, approximately 12% of children are on the SEND register. The majority of learning needs will be met through Quality First Teaching - ie through the usual lessons delivered by the class teacher with very carefully planned adaptations to the provision within the classroom based on the particular needs of the child.
Where children need additional support, we have a comprehensive intervention programme. Our staff are trained to provide interventions, where necessary, covering various curriculum areas. These include
As part of the Local Offer, we have support from our Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, CAHMs Support Worker, MIND practitioner and School Nurse. We also receive support from the Autism and Early Years Intervention Team, the SEND Inclusive Education Team and the Behaviour Intervention Team as part of our extended SEND support.
Follow this link for RBKC’s Local Offer to gain a better understanding of the Local Offer:
We have a SEND Governor, who meets regularly with our SENDCo and the team of Federation SENDCos to supports the school in ensuring we meet the needs of all children with additional and special needs.
The information on our website complies with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2014 and is in line with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This information is updated annually and any change to information occurring during the year is updated as soon as possible.
If you would like detailed information regarding our SEND Provision at Park Walk, please refer to the Policies page.
Alternatively, you can contact our SEND coordinator, Amy Formosa, or our Head of School, Kate Webster via email on info@parkwalk.rbkc.sch.uk
Admissions for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP):
The Local Authority will send the school copies of the child’s most recent EHCP which outlines the child’s needs. The school will assess the child’s needs and will consult with the local authority to determine whether the school can meet the child’s needs. We strongly encourage parents / carers of children with EHCPs to visit the school and speak with the SENDCo if you are thinking of naming us in your child’s plan. This will allow us the opportunity to meet and discuss any questions and concerns you want to address in order for you to determine the most appropriate setting for your child
Admissions for children with additional needs and SEND:
If your child has additional needs or has SEND but no EHCP, please apply via the local authority route’s normal admissions procedure. We still strongly encourage you to visit the school to have the appropriate discussions about your child’s needs and the suitability of the school to support your child.
The links below provide further information from the local authority as well as parent support and information:
SEND Code of Practice
Parent and Carer Forum:
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service: Westminster
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
Full of Life – RBKC Parent with SEND children support group