Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 

Our SENCO is Mrs Lucy Wilson (Head Teacher) who can be contacted at school on 01777 817265 or lwilson@mattersey.notts.sch.uk

At Mattersey Primary School we provide a broad and balanced curriculum and aim to offer excellence and choice to all of our pupils, whatever their ability or needs so that they are happy, confident and successful learners; prepared for life. The National Curriculum is our starting point for planning that meets the specific needs of individuals and groups of children. We have high expectations of all our pupils and aim to achieve this through the removal of barriers to learning and participation. We want all our pupils to feel that they are a valued part of our school community.

Please find below some important documents:

A useful flow chart which shows parents what to do if you are worried about your child. The best place to always start is your child's class teacher; they will know your child the best and are responsible for the day-to-day teaching. We use a graduated response approach which aims to identify needs early and put the support in place quickly.

Mattersey Primary School's SEN policy and Information Report: 

Here is the link to the SEND Local Offer which aims to bring together helpful and useful information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. It is a comprehensive guide to services and support all in one place. Please watch the video to find out more. 

The link to the video is: https://youtu.be/W90gvdBgl_U

Mattersey Primary School | Notts Help Yourself

https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/localoffer.page?newdirectorychannel=9

Here is some information from Autism East MIdlands about a Family Support Hub in Retford starting in 2023:

Poster 2023 Retford Hub.pdf

The Department for Education's (DFE) guide to special educational needs and disabilities for parents/carers: 

Here are some other useful links which will direct you to other websites you may find useful:  

Home | Ask Us Nottinghamshire (askusnotts.org.uk)

The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust - Home

Autism Education Trust

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

Learning disabilities - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Dyspraxia Foundation - 30th Anniversary | Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness

Home - ADHD Foundation : ADHD Foundation

National Autistic Society (autism.org.uk)

Local mental health advice and help for young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. | NottAlone