SENCO - Miss H Peat

SEND Link Governor - Mrs E Smurthwaite

Should you wish to contact our Special Needs Coordinator, please do not hesitate to get in touch on the following contact details:

Email contact - sendco@crawshawbooth.lancs.sch.uk

Contact - 01706 228664

At Crawshawbooth Primary School, our approach to SEND begins with a simple belief: high expectations and the right support belong together. Having SEND does not mean that we lower our expectations of what a child can achieve. Instead, we seek to understand each pupil's strengths, needs and barriers and provide the teaching, adaptations and additional support that enable them to succeed. 

Our starting point is high-quality classroom teaching for every pupil. Teachers remain responsible for the learning and progress of all children in their class, including those with SEND. Adaptations should enable pupils to participate successfully in ambitious learning rather than unnecessarily narrowing the curriculum they experience. 

We recognise that equity does not always mean giving every child exactly the same provision. Some pupils need additional modelling, explicit instruction, scaffolding, assistive technology, adjusted resources, specialist intervention or emotional and pastoral support. We aim to provide the right support at the right time and continually evaluate whether it is making a difference. 

Additional adults play an important role, but support should promote learning and independence. Wherever appropriate, scaffolds and adult support are gradually reduced as pupils develop confidence and competence. Inclusion also extends beyond lessons: pupils with SEND should be able to participate fully in friendships, trips, residentials, clubs, sport, leadership opportunities and the wider life of the school. 

Lancashire Local Offer

The SEND Local Offer was created to help improve the lives of children with Special Education Needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as their families and those who care for them. The education sector plays an important role in the Offer, as it affects all children and young people from birth to 25 years old. 

Families are directed to the Local Offer on the Lancashire's SEND local Offer website www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND which outlines how the school caters for pupils with SEND. 

The Lancashire Local Offer Facebook page has lots of information and support for parents including information on support groups and activities for children with SEND and their families in the local area: www.facebook.com/LancashireLocalOffer/

Useful Information for Parents and Carers

Lancashire Break Time provides a range of short break activities for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities living in Lancashire.
In order to access these activities during 2026/27, parents and carers must complete a registration form. This can be accessed by clicking the 'Lancashire Break Time' link above.

ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children's bowel and bladder health. Their mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families. 

Family Autism Service Spring North and Child Action Northwest support families and parents who have children diagnosed with autism and those going through the assessment process.

Autism Unlocked is a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to hear unique insights and guidance on a range of issues.

ADHD North West provides support and advice for children, young people and families affected by ADHD.

Speech and Language UK provides information and practical resources to help families support children with their speech, language and communication skills. The Speech and Language Therapy Toolkit provides practical activities, strategies and resources that can be used at home. 

The British Dyslexia Association provides information and support for children and families affected by dyslexia. 

HAF Programme - Rossendale Leisure Trust

Rossendale Leisure Trust (RLT) run the HAF programme during school holidays for primary and secondary age children. The HAF programme aims to provide activities and healthy food for children primarily on free school meals but also to families in need.

They have a Facebook page where parents and carers can find out the most up to date information, as well as overview of some of the activities that are being provided.

https://www.facebook.com/RossendaleHAF

Further details can be found on the RLT website: https://rltrust.co.uk/community/haf/