At South Farnborough Infant School, we are deeply committed to ensuring that every child thrives and reaches their full potential. Our fundamental aim is to meet the diverse needs of all pupils within our caring and vibrant school community, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and able to succeed.

To achieve this, we invest significantly in our staff. All members of our team receive high-quality internal and external information and training, which equips staff to effectively support children with additional needs, as well as our disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. 

We firmly believe that early intervention is paramount. By proactively identifying and addressing needs, we can ensure children receive the support and strategies required at the earliest possible stage, setting them on a positive path for their learning journey. 

South Farnborough Infant School prides itself on being an inclusive school. We work closely and collaboratively with the local authority, as well as a range of professional organisations and community partners. 

Our entire approach is underpinned by our school's mission: 'Living and Learning in Harmony.' This ethos guides everything we do, fostering an environment where understanding, respect, and mutual support are at the heart of daily school life. We strive to create a harmonious atmosphere where all children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's needs further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Main Areas of SEND

We promote the ethos of Quality First Teaching within school, to adapt and meet learning needs. We will then follow the process of Assess-plan-do-review alongside parents/carers, to determine the next steps for your child.

Some children will need extra help for some or all of their time at school, in one or more areas of their learning.  This could include but is not limited to:

• Communication and Interaction Needs – in expressing themselves or understanding and processing what others are saying

• Cognition and Learning Needs – difficulties in acquiring basic skills in their learning or specific learning difficulties with reading, writing, maths or understanding and processing information

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs – this could involve difficulties making friends/ relating to adults / regulating their emotions or behaviour, difficulties with their mental health

• Sensory and/or Physical Needs – such as a hearing impairment/visual impairment, physical difficulties which might affect them accessing their learning, or a sensory overload in one or more area

• Medical or health conditions – which may slow down a child’s or young person’s progress and/or involves treatment that affects his or her education.

The Tree House 

The Tree House is a dedicated sensory room designed to support the emotional well-being and regulation of our children.

We understand that children, like all individuals, experience a wide range of emotions. For some children, navigating these feelings can be challenging, and they may benefit from a specific space to help them find calm and regain their equilibrium. The Tree House has been thoughtfully created to be that safe and nurturing environment.

SEND Information Report

SEND Information report

Policies

Supporting Children with Medical Conditions 2023-25

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• SENCO

• Mrs Blannin

• Please contact the school office 01252 543727 to speak to the school SENCO, Mrs Blannin (Wednesday - Thursday)

• Designated Teachers

• Mrs Lidington and Mrs Deans