The Government has asked all Local Authorities in the UK to publish, in one place, information about the services and provision they expect to be available in their area for children and young people from 0 to 25 who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND).

This is known as the Local Offer. Further information about the Gateshead Local Offer can be found by clicking the link below. Most of our school policies can be found on the website or available on request from the school office, please visit our policies page for a list.

St Agnes’ Primary School aims for all children to be included, regardless of whether they have special educational needs or not. We provide equal opportunities for all children to allow them to experience success and achievement and to reach their full potential. We recognise that we have a responsibility to increase each child’s knowledge, experience, and understanding as well as developing their capacity to learn. We recognise that some children have more barriers to overcome for them to reach their full potential. We believe that every child is equal, valued and unique. The Head Teacher, Staff and Governors are fully committed to the integration of children with special needs and /or disabilities and helping them to succeed.

Children may have needs that fall within one or more areas, and, when the threshold is met, these will be recorded on the school’s SEND register. The nature and level of the needs will impact upon the child’s ability to function, learn and succeed. The identified areas of need are:

• Communication and Interaction
• Cognition and Learning
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health
• Sensory and/or Physical.

Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator Mrs N. Pinnella Noble and head teacher Mrs. J Woods oversee any SEND enquiries. Please contact them through the school office if you have any questions or concerns.