SEND
"I cannot praise the team at Arden enough for their continued support of my son. From early identification of need, timely intervention, and continual support from all staff to ensure his success at school and beyond. Nothing is ever too much, and the team always endeavour to do their best by him. The school always listens to the views of my child and ours as parents; they act upon specialist professionals’ recommendations and implement strategies with fidelity. The school’s SENCo, is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and passionate about her role. She takes the time to get to know children and their families to provide a holistic approach; responds empathetically and swiftly to parents; and is honest with regards to what parents should expect of the school, but also the external professionals involved. The school have gone above and beyond for my son to ensure that he is supported with all aspects related to his needs. He is making excellent progress academically - this would not have been possible without the sustained efforts of this caring and inclusive school." - Arden parent, 2025
At Arden Primary School we strive to support all children to enable them to achieve the very best they can at school. We believe that our children, whatever their needs, deserve a broad and imaginative curriculum that enables them to become independent and resilient learners who develop into respectful citizens of the future with high aspirations. In order to do this, many steps are taken to support them through their learning journey.
All of our children receive Quality First Teaching from staff members who continually undergo training and CPD to ensure best practice in our classrooms. Further details of this can be found in Stockport's Entitlement Framework (see link below). This means that a range of teaching and learning approaches are used, environments are adapted and appropriate learning outcomes are set for all children with a curriculum matched to their needs.
All of our classes at Arden are supported by skilled teaching assistants and children are offered small group or intervention programmes if needed. Support for children to develop their social skills and emotional wellbeing is also provided by our Speech and Language Teaching Assistant and our pastoral team (Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Manager and Learning Mentor).
We prioritise strong communication with parents and carers, recognising that collaboration between home and school is vital for children's success. Regular meetings, updates, and open lines of communication ensure that parents are fully informed and involved in their child’s educational journey.
We utilise a variety of resources and tools to aid learning. Our inclusive approach seeks to ensure that all children, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are provided with the opportunities and support necessary to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
SEND POLICY
GOVERNORS
The Governor in charge of Special Educational Needs and Disability is Mr Philip Wilkinson.
INCLUSION LEAD
Ruth Sumner