We understand that all children are individuals and their journeys will be unique. We take a holistic approach, teaching a creative, inclusive and enriched curriculum that helps every child reach his or her potential.

Children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) are highly valued and respected at Julian's and are supported by dedicated, skilled and motivated teachers and support staff.

We are excited to have introduced two new learning spaces at Julian’s for the academic year 2024/2025. These two new intervention classes provide specialist teaching to a group of children in Years 1 & 2 in West Norwood and Years 3 & 4 in Streatham. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of every pupil at the school and have high expectations of all pupils whatever their needs and abilities. The introduction of these specialist teaching spaces is part of our ongoing commitment to providing a tailored education that meets the unique requirements of each and every one of our pupils.

We believe that this initiative will not only benefit the children directly involved but will also contribute to a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children across the school.

“This is a school that recognises the importance of children feeling happy and confident within themselves to be able to learn effectively.” - Inclusion Quality Mark, Centre of Excellence, January 2020

What different types of support are available for a child with SEND at Julian’s Primary School?

There is a graduated approach to SEND at Julian’s Primary School with three different levels of support for children with additional needs:

1. Quality first teaching by class teacher

2. Targeted interventions

3. Specialist interventions or groups run by outside agencies e.g. Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Specialist Literacy support, Occupational Therapy and Dramatherapy

School staff with specific responsibilities for SEND

At Julian's, we have an Inclusion Manager who assists the Executive Headteacher and Heads of School in determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision in the school. Our Inclusion Manager is also responsible for the effective leadership, organisation and management of inclusion and inclusive practice and in developing a clear, distinctive vision for inclusion both now and in the future. Please contact inclusion@juliansprimary.org.uk. 

In addition to our Inclusion Manager, we have a Wellbeing Team, Learning Mentors and Sensory Rooms on both sites. We work hard to ensure that a child’s individual challenges are addressed and monitored so that every child makes progress, both academically and emotionally. 

Lambeth Local Offer

The Lambeth Local Offer website contains full information of the services available to children, young people and their families under the Lambeth Local Offer:   https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeths-send-local-offer