Inclusion

Heron Primary School is committed to inclusion and as such, celebrates diversity and values the contribution that every child makes. The curriculum in our school is broad, balanced and relevant, providing suitable learning challenges and access and opportunity for all children who attend the school.

The school recognises that pupil performance and wellbeing are synonymous and that at some time during their school life, children may have a barrier to their learning that needs to be overcome. In our school, staff provide a positive ethos and respond to children’s diverse and individual needs by providing a stimulating and welcoming learning environment, removing potential barriers to learning in order to help them reach their full potential. We are happy to celebrate we have achieved our Mental Health Champions Award enabling children and young people to achieve their best and live happy and healthy lives.

Who may support your child at Heron?

Class teacher - this is your first point of contact as they work closely with your child and can refer to the inclusion team

Our Inclusion team consists of the following:

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator -  Mrs Churchill

Pastoral and Family Support - Mrs Wood

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant -  Mrs Ponter

Attendance Officer -  Mrs Moosa

Mental Health Lead -  Mrs Milsom

Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Brookes

What does Heron offer? 

Heron Primary School works in partnership with Young Minds Matter.

Young Minds Matter is a safe, confidential mental health support service for school-aged children. They are part of the Gloucestershire NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and a national scheme of Mental Health Support. 

You can find out more about Young Minds Matter here: YMM information 

You can read their privacy notice here: YMM Privacy Notice

What does Gloucestershire offer?

Gloucestershire local offer website

Please see our SEND policy and information report below:

• SEND Policy
• SEND Information Report

Key govenors:  SEND govenor - Louise Jarvis,  Mental health govenor- Peter Clarkson

Helpful websites: 

SENDIASS Gloucestershire | Special Education & Disability 

Allsorts is a charity that supports families with a disabled child 

British Dyslexia Association

Services for Families - ADHD Foundation : ADHD Foundation