Local Offer and SEND

“Learning and growing together in God’s love.”

At Ennerdale Church of England Primary School, we believe every child is wonderfully made in the image of God. Each one of our pupils is unique, with their own gifts, talents and potential. Guided by our Christian values of love, respect, compassion and perseverance, we aim to create a nurturing environment where all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), can flourish spiritually, academically and personally.

Our Vision for SEND

In keeping with our Christian ethos, we are committed to ensuring that every child is valued, supported and given the opportunity to achieve their very best. We recognise that children may need additional support at different times, and we work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to meet each child’s individual needs.

Our goal is to:

  • Identify and support children with SEND as early as possible.

  • Provide high-quality teaching that is adapted to meet individual needs.

  • Foster confidence, resilience and independence in all learners.

  • Ensure every child feels included and valued within our school community.

What is the Cumbria Local Offer?

The Cumbria Local Offer brings together information about services available for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs or disabilities, and their families.
It includes details about education, health, social care, leisure and community services across Cumbria.

At Ennerdale CE Primary School, we work closely with the Local Authority and external agencies within the Local Offer to ensure that our pupils receive the right support at the right time.

How We Support Children with SEND

We follow the SEND Code of Practice (2015), which sets out how schools should identify and support children with additional needs.

Support may include:

  • Differentiated teaching and targeted interventions.

  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or personalised support plans.

  • Support from specialist staff or external professionals (e.g. speech and language therapists, educational psychologists).

  • Emotional and spiritual support through our caring Christian ethos and pastoral provision.

We believe that inclusion means belonging — and through our collective worship, Christian values, and whole-school community, we celebrate each child’s unique gifts and achievements.

Partnership with Parents and Carers

Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child’s learning journey. We value open communication and work in partnership to plan, review and celebrate progress together.

Our SENDCo, [Insert Name], is always happy to meet with parents to discuss any concerns or questions.

SENDCo Contact:
Mrs Louise Chamberlain
l.chamberlain@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk
01946 861402

Monitoring and Reviewing Progress

We regularly assess and monitor the progress of all pupils. For children with SEND, we hold termly reviews to ensure that support is effective and outcomes are positive. Adjustments are made as needed in response to each child’s development and wellbeing.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Our school building and grounds are accessible to all. We continually review our accessibility plan to ensure we remove barriers to learning and participation for all children.

We strive to reflect the words of 1 Corinthians 12:12:

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts
form one body, so it is with Christ.”

Each child is a valued part of our school body, contributing to the life of our community.

In All Things, Love

At Ennerdale CE Primary School, we seek to live out Jesus’ commandment to:

 “Love one another as I have loved you.” 

This love is at the heart of our approach to supporting every child; enabling all to thrive, to belong, and to shine.