Special Educational Needs
"Highly ambitious curriculum, including those with SEND."
OFSTED Report, 2024
"The provision for pupils with SEND is personalized and adapted for individual pupils."
OFSTED Report, 2024
What is the Local Offer?
The Local Offer was first introduced in the Green Paper (March 2011) as a local offer of all services to support disabled children and children with SEN and their families. This easy to understand information will set out what is normally available in schools to help children with lower-level SEN as well as the options available to support families who need additional help to care for their child.
To visit the Wakefield Council Local Offer website click on this link
Every Child Belongs. Every Child Achieves. Every Child Thrives.
At Dane Royd School, we believe that every child has the right to belong, achieve and thrive.
We are proud to be an inclusive school where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are welcomed, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
We recognise that every child is unique. Our role is not simply to provide support, but to remove barriers, celebrate strengths and ensure every child can participate fully in school life, develop positive relationships and experience success.
We work in partnership with families, pupils, staff and external professionals to create a culture where all children feel safe, included and able to flourish.
What Inclusion Looks Like at Dane Royd
Inclusion in Action
At Dane Royd, inclusion means:
✅ High-quality teaching that adapts to meet individual needs
✅ Early identification of difficulties
✅ Strong partnerships with parents and carers
✅ Access to interventions and specialist support
✅ A focus on wellbeing, attendance and belonging
✅ Full participation in trips, clubs, leadership opportunities and school life
✅ Celebrating every child's strengths and achievements
"Children with SEND are well supported in school and benefit from personalised provision and adaptations that enable them to access learning successfully."
What Happens if I am Worried?
Concerned About Your Child?
If you are worried about your child's learning, development, communication, behaviour or wellbeing:
Step 1 Speak to your child's class teacher.
Step 2 The class teacher will discuss concerns with you and consider support within the classroom.
Step 3 If further support is needed, the SENCo may become involved to help identify needs and plan provision
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Step 4 We will work with you to review progress and agree next steps.
Remember: asking questions early helps us provide support early.
Meet Our SENCo
Mr James Davison Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion & Behaviour Lead and SENCo
"My role is to work alongside pupils, families and staff to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed. I am always happy to discuss concerns, provide advice or signpost families to additional support."
Mr Davison
SENCo
Assistant Headteacher Inclusion and Behaviour Lead
Mr Davison can be contacted via the school office or via email: jdavison@daneroyd.com
The Four Areas of SEND
🗣️ Communication and Interaction Supporting speech, language, communication and social interaction.
📚 Cognition and Learning Supporting children who find aspects of learning more challenging.
❤️ Social, Emotional and Mental Health Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-regulation.
👂 Sensory and Physical Needs Supporting children with physical, medical, hearing, vision or sensory needs.
Graduated Approach
How We Support Children
Universal Support High-quality adaptive teaching for all pupils.
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Targeted Support Additional interventions and adjustments.
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Specialist Support External specialists and personalised plans.
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EHCP Support Highly personalised provision where required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a diagnosis to receive support?
No. Support is based on need, not diagnosis.
How will I know if my child is receiving SEND Support?
We will discuss this with you and involve you in planning and reviewing support.
Can my child access clubs, visits and residentials?
Yes. We are committed to ensuring all children can participate fully in school life wherever possible.
Will I be involved in decisions?
Absolutely. Working in partnership with families is central to our approach.
Attendance and Belonging
Belonging Matters
Children learn best when they feel safe, understood and connected.
We know that attendance, wellbeing and inclusion are closely linked. Our SEND provision therefore focuses not only on academic progress, but also on friendships, confidence, emotional wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
