Inclusion & SEND

Provision for our children is overseen by:

Dave Vellani - SENDCo - 1 & 1/2 days a week

(main working days are Monday and Tuesday am)

Mrs Katy Chance - Headteacher

Statement of Inclusion

Worth Primary School is an educationally inclusive school. We are committed to promoting inclusion and continually monitor and evaluate pupil progress to ensure that all needs are being met. We believe that every child has an individual range of abilities and progresses at different rates and aim to provide the educational experiences and support required to enable all children to reach their personal potential.

Please see our Inclusion Strategy below:

Worth Inclusion Strategy 2026

Children identified as having a Disability or Special Educational Needs will be identified through our Worth Graduated Approach where their needs will be met through quality first teaching, targeted support or individual support. Where needed a pupil may have an individual personalised plan or an Education Health Care Plan drawn up listing the learning support offered with identified targets to be reached. Advice will be sought from our Special Needs Co-ordinator, and parents will be fully consulted at every stage. Advice will also be sought from the Kent Community of School and Professional Resource Group. Please follow the link for the Kent SEND Strategy:

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs/who-to-contact

Our full Disability, Special Educational Needs Policy is also available for parents.

Supporting pupils with medical needs

At Worth Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that pupils with medical needs are fully supported so they can access education safely, participate in school life and achieve their full potential. In accordance with the school’s Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy appropriate arrangements will be made in partnership with parents/carers, healthcare professionals and relevant school staff. Where required, an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) will be developed and reviewed to ensure that a pupil’s medical needs, medication, emergency procedures and any necessary adjustments are clearly understood and consistently supported.

Supporting pupils under Pupil Premium

At Worth Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Pupil Premium funding enables us to provide additional support for eligible pupils, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensure they can fully participate in school life. Support is carefully tailored to individual needs and may include targeted academic support, pastoral and wellbeing provision, and access to wider opportunities and enrichment. For more information about how we use Pupil Premium funding and the impact of our provision, please visit our Pupil Premium page

Supporting Young Carers

At Worth Primary School, we recognise that some children have caring responsibilities at home. We are committed to identifying and supporting our young carers so that they feel understood, valued and able to enjoy school. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can talk to a trusted adult, access additional emotional or practical support when needed, and take part fully in school life.

What is a Young Carer?

A young carer is a child or young person who helps to look after someone in their family who may have:

A physical illness or disability
A mental health condition
A learning disability
A long-term health condition
Difficulties with drugs or alcohol

Young carers may help with practical jobs around the home, provide emotional support, help care for brothers or sisters, or assist a family member with everyday tasks. At Worth Primary School, we understand that every young carer's experience is different, and we are here to listen and support them.

Equal Opportunities – Single Equality Scheme and Plan

The governors and staff at Worth Primary School are committed to providing the full range of opportunities for all pupils regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, social, cultural, belief or religious background. All pupils have equal access to the curriculum, and the right to a learning environment which dispels ignorance, prejudice and stereotyping. The entire school community has the right to protection from insult, abuse and bullying of any kind. Discrimination on the basis of colour, culture, origin, gender or ability is unacceptable in our school.

Special Educational Needs and Disability -SEND

At Worth Primary School, it is recognised that all pupils are entitled to a quality of provision enabling them to achieve full potential. We believe in positive intervention, removing barriers to learning, raising expectations and levels of achievement, and working in partnership with other agencies in order to provide a positive educational experience for all our pupils, including those with a special educational needs or disabilities.

SEND Information report 2025

SEND Policy 2025

Graduated Approach

Whole School Provision Map

Kent SEND local offer SEND code of practice

Strategies to support SEND

Accessible SEND Mainstream Core Standards Mainstream Core Standards - Parent Version