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 have successfully introduced new enhanced learning provisions at Julian’s. These new intervention classes provide specialist teaching to a selected group of children across both sites to support them with their individual learning needs and are led by our Phase Leaders. 

"The school continues to move from strength to strength in terms of it's superb inclusive practice."

- Inclusion Quality Mark Assessor, October 2025

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.

This initiative is in its third year and has produced incredible results. It not only benefits the children directly involved but also contributes to a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children across the school.

"The commitment to inclusion is remarkable and so much thought has been given to ensuring that every single child at Julian’s Primary School is a successful learner." 

- Inclusion Quality Mark Assessor, October 2025

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, Creative Arts Therapy, the Hero Self programme and Lambeth Mental Health Support Team.

School staff with specific responsibilities for SEND

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

In addition to our Deputy Head, we have two Phase Leaders, Chrissie and Katherine, who are also responsible for Inclusion. Chrissie leads our Key Stage 1 Base at West Norwood and Katherine leads our Key Stage 2 Hub at Streatham. We also have Jo who coordinates our SEND offer. We also 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. 

“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