Inclusion & Support

Inclusion and Support at Thringstone Primary School

At Thringstone, inclusion and support are part of everything we do. Guided by our vision to Believe and Achieve Together, we want every child to feel known, supported and able to succeed.

We believe that high standards and inclusion go hand in hand. Children come to school with different starting points, experiences and needs. Our role is to remove barriers to learning so that all children can take part, achieve well and feel that they belong.

We have high expectations for all children, regardless of their starting point or circumstances.

What inclusion and support mean at Thringstone

We support all children, including:

children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
children who are disadvantaged or eligible for pupil premium
children who are or have been known to social care
children with social, emotional or mental health needs
children experiencing challenges with attendance
any child who needs support at any point in their school journey

We recognise that needs can change over time and support is adapted to meet this.

By getting it right for the children who need the most support, we improve outcomes for all children.

How we support children

All children benefit from:

strong, high-quality teaching
clear routines and expectations
positive relationships with staff
an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum

Teachers adapt their teaching so that all children can access learning and succeed.

We focus on identifying needs early, through ongoing assessment, observation and discussion with families, and putting support in place quickly.

Some children may need additional support at times. This may include:

targeted intervention
pastoral or wellbeing support
support with attendance
additional communication with families

Support is carefully planned and reviewed to check its impact.

A smaller number of children may need more personalised or specialist support. This may include individual plans, adapted approaches or, where needed, we work with external agencies to support children effectively.

Inclusion in practice

Inclusion and support run through all areas of school life:

Curriculum – designed to be ambitious and accessible for all children
Early Years – strong foundations through routines, language and relationships
Wellbeing and pastoral support – helping children feel safe, confident and ready to learn
Safeguarding – identifying concerns early, particularly for children who may be vulnerable or at risk, and ensuring they receive the right support

We are committed to supporting children within our school community wherever possible.

We want every child to feel that they belong, are understood and can succeed.

Working with families

We work closely with families to support children effectively. We believe that early communication is key and encourage parents and carers to speak to us if they have any concerns.

We will listen, work with you and make sure the right support is in place.