What SEN Support Do We Provide?
Our ethos is rooted in celebrating each child as an individual, in line with Froebelian principles of seeing children as whole, autonomous learners. We focus on understanding where every child is in their developmental journey and meeting them with respect and curiosity. Through observation we build a picture of children’s strengths, interests, and any areas where they may benefit from additional support.
Some children may communicate or engage in ways that are uniquely their own, seek different pathways for social connections, or have specific needs related to a diagnosis. When a child requires individualised support, our SENCO collaborates with the child’s family and Key person to nurture their growth through warm, trusting relationships and carefully designed experiences. For example, this might involve creating opportunities for meaningful play, fostering communication through engaging activities, or supporting sensory and physical exploration.
We continually reflect on and adapt our approach to ensure that every child feels valued and supported in their progress. When additional referrals are needed, such as speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, or comprehensive support through an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), we work closely with families to ensure the process is collaborative, empowering, and centred on the child.
The support we provide can take place one to one or in groups, and may include:
High Attention Box – to support developing focus, listening and attention skills.
Intensive Interaction – where adults copy what a child is doing, developing opportunities to share attention over something that a child is interested in.
Froebelian Occupations, such as cooking, clay, nature kindergarten, sewing, woodwork, gardening – supporting children in their development through the occupations can develop all areas of learning and provide real first-hand experiences
Makaton – to help develop speech and communication.
Visuals – visual timetables, now and next boards, Aided Language Display boards and symbols are used to support children’s language and communication, both receptive and expressive.
If you have any queries
Call Tess Dean, our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
on 01483 566 589 or email sen@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk.
To see our SEND Policy, click here.
To see our SEND Information Report, click here.
Click here for the levels of support we offer.
Click here for our continuum of educational support.