At Broadmeadow Schools, we continuously strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that all children have a right to a full and rounded education and should be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential.

Our provision is in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014). We ensure that teachers are able to identify and provide for pupils with special educational needs, allowing them to join in all school activities together with their peers.

Key Contacts

• Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO): Mrs Elsmore

• SENDCo Email: celsmore@broadmeadowschool.co.uk

• SEND Governor: Daniel McEvilly

Mrs Elsmore is typically available before and after school. We operate an open-door policy; if you have concerns about your child's progress or well-being, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment or a telephone call.

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Statutory Reports & Policies

The following documents, found on our 'Policies' page, detail our specific "School Offer" and the internal policies that govern how we support our vulnerable learners. These are reviewed annually.

• SEND Information Report (School Offer) 

  • This report answers frequently asked questions about how we identify needs, support transitions, and provide effective teaching.

• Inclusion (SEND) Policy 

  • Our core policy outlining our statutory duties, aims, and the roles of staff in meeting pupil needs.

• Accessibility Plan

  • Details how we ensure our school environment, curriculum, and information are accessible to all. Our building features ramps for classroom doors and accessible toilet facilities.

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The Birmingham Local Offer

The Birmingham Local Offer is a central hub of information about the services available across the city for children and young people (0–25 years) with SEND. It includes information on education, health, and social care.

Visit the Birmingham Local Offer here: https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/

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How We Support Our Pupils: The Graduated Approach

We follow a cycle known as the "Graduated Approach" to ensure that support is tailored to the individual child and is regularly reviewed for impact.

1. Assess: We identify the child’s needs through teacher observation, internal assessments, and parental input.

2. Plan: We agree on the adjustments, interventions, and support required, along with the expected impact on progress.

3. Do: The class teacher remains responsible for working with the child daily, implementing the agreed support.

4. Review: We meet with parents (at least termly) to evaluate the impact of the support and decide on any changes.

Areas of Need and Interventions

We provide support across the four broad areas of need:

• Communication and Interaction

• Cognition and Learning

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health

• Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Specific interventions available at Broadmeadow include Little Wandle Phonics, Sensory Circuits, and ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions.

External Agencies

We work closely with various professionals to ensure our pupils receive the best possible expertise. These include but are not limited to:

• Communication and Autism Team (CAT)

• Educational Psychology Service

• Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)

• Pupil School Support Services