Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Luton Primary School we pride ourselves on catering for children of all abilities. Some children will be identified as having SEND and will need additional support to access the curriculum and make good progress alongside their peers. We are proud to have been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark, Flagship School in May 2025 in recognition of our inclusive practice.
Our Inclusion Team is led by Mrs Mikala Ojuolape, Assistant Head of School; Miss Liz Davis, SENCO; and Mrs Jo Nixon, SEN Assistant.
To contact a member of the Inclusion Team, please contact the school office on 01634 336900.
🌟 Our SEND Register: How We Support Every Child
At Luton Primary, we are committed to recognising and supporting the individual needs of every learner. When a child is added to our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Register, it means we have identified that they may benefit from additional help to thrive in school.
Being on the SEND Register allows us to:
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Provide tailored support based on your child’s strengths and needs
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Work closely with families to set meaningful goals
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Monitor progress carefully and adjust support when needed
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Collaborate with external professionals when appropriate
Children are added to the SEND Register only after thoughtful assessment and discussion with parents or carers. You will always be involved in the process, and together we will plan the best next steps for your child.
Our aim is simple: to ensure every child feels understood, supported, and able to succeed.
SEND Local Offer
Please click on the link below for Medway Council's local offer:
https://www.medway.gov.uk/localoffer
You and your child may find the following information useful:
A Guide to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities for parents and carers, summing up the new Code of Practice:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers
In school support
Please see below some of the support that is given within school:
Learning Support
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Mrs Davidson and Mrs Nixon, are both highly experienced Speech and Language Teaching Assistants. They work with children who have Speech and Language plans both on a 1:1 and small group basis. They also work closely with parents and carers to ensure that children meet their targets. In addition, they work with visiting Speech and Language Therapists to ensure that children’s speech plans are up to date.
Stepping Stones
This is a small group, rolling intervention for the most vulnerable children in KS2. It is for children working below National Curriculum levels and is for intense assessment for those children who may require an EHCP or is used to support children to fill in gaps in their learning. Children spend maximum of 2 terms in the intervention for mornings only. They return to the main class for afternoon lessons. The intervention is run by a highly skilled, SEN TA, Mrs Newland.
Holistic Support
Outside Agencies
We pride ourselves on our positive approach to multi-agency working and work with a range of professionals including but not limited to; paediatricians, school health, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists. We liaise effectively with others to meet the needs of our children. We also seek support from local specialist provisions, including Marlborough Outreach. We pride ourselves in providing a warm, welcoming environment to all outside agencies to ensure that they can work freely and effectively with our children.