Special Education Needs and Disability Information Report September 2025

At Aspull Church Primary School we aim to meet every child’s need to make sure that all our children have the opportunity and support to develop to their full potential through a rich, broad and balanced curriculum, knowing that with God all things are possible. We aim to enable all pupils with special education needs and disabilities to be fully involved and included in the life of the school, achieving their full potential and taking an active role in school life, feeling secure, and happy whilst experiencing success in a stimulating, nurturing and Christian environment. As parents/carers there are many questions you may have about what our school is able to do to meet your child’s need when choosing a school for your child. We aim to answer many questions about how school will meet your child’s need here, but should you have any other questions please contact Mrs Harper (SENCo) in school.

Aspull Church Primary School are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils with Special Educational Needs, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school.

What is the Local Offer?

The Local Offer will provide parents/carers with information about how to access services in their area and the support that is available for children with Special Educational Needs in their child’s school. The link to the Local Offer can be found below.

The Autism Pathway and Service

The Autism Pathway and Service work with schools, teachers and parents to help support children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), you will find further information at the link below: Autism Pathway and Service - Wigan

Or if you prefer to speak to someone please call Wigan SENDS team on 01942 486136.

The following abbreviations are used:

• SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• SENCo – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
• TESS – Targeted Education Support Service (Wigan LA Service)
• EHCP - Education Health Care Plan
• EHC - Education Health Care
• RDP - Review, Development and Planning meeting
• B squared - used for setting small step targets when a child is not working at the National Curriculum level

Please visit our SEND links for Parents page for useful websites.