Summary of Provision for Children with Additional Needs

There are a number of reasons why a child may be identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND):

• They experience significant difficulties with learning and make less progress than would be expected.
• They have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia.
• They have social, emotional or mental health needs.
• They experience difficulties with communication and interaction.
• They have sensory and/or physical needs, such as a hearing impairment.
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For all children with additional needs, Cheviot Primary School ensures:

• We value and recognise the important role of families and work in close partnership with parents and carers.
• We provide high-quality teaching, adapting the curriculum and resources to meet individual needs and promote progress.
• We operate an open-door approach and offer both formal and informal meetings with families.
• We provide information, guidance and signposting to appropriate services through the Newcastle Local Offer.
• We use pupil-friendly support plans that clearly identify needs, targets and support strategies.
• We involve pupils, parents, carers and staff in writing, implementing and reviewing support plans.
• We use the Newcastle SEND Descriptors of Need and Universal Available Provision Guidance to support our practice.
• We seek advice and support from external agencies and professionals when appropriate.
• We follow the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle to ensure support is regularly monitored and evaluated by the SENDCo.
• We use strategies to promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and inclusion.
• We ensure that school activities, clubs and educational visits are accessible to pupils with SEND.
• We hold three review meetings each year to discuss progress, targets and next steps. These may take place alongside parent consultation meetings.
• We provide support during key transition periods, including starting school and moving to secondary school.
• We work closely with receiving schools to ensure important information is shared and transitions are as smooth as possible.
• We provide ongoing training for staff to continually improve our SEND provision.
• We regularly review school policies and practices to ensure they promote inclusion, accessibility and positive outcomes for all pupils.
• We use risk assessments where necessary to support the safety and inclusion of all children.

Additional Support for Pupils with Higher Levels of Need

For pupils with more complex SEND or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), we may provide:

• Detailed planning and monitoring of progress.
• Individualised programmes of support tailored to specific needs.
• Additional involvement from specialist professionals and agencies.
• An annual EHCP Review Meeting, where progress is reviewed and recommendations are submitted to the Local Authority.

Further information about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) can be found on the Newcastle Support Directory.

Updated: September 2026