At Hawthorn, we are all teachers of children with SEND (Special education needs and disabilities).

We strive to provide an all-round education for every learner, rooted in resilience, respect and creativity. We value them as individuals and recognise the different paths they go on; we aim to meet both their academic and wellbeing needs as well as equip them with life skills.

We aim to support them at every step of their journey as part of our community whilst preparing them for their next steps. We provide a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum which is adapted to maximise achievement for all regardless of starting points, with inclusion for all at the heart of everything that we do. 

Mrs Frances Martin     

Provision

At Hawthorn Primary School, we provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn and achieve the best they can. For most children, adaptive teaching and reasonable adjustments meet their individual needs. However, some children also receive interventions that are outside the classroom. We assess our children on an individual basis and personalise support as required. Some of our provisions are listed below. 

Sensory Circuits 

Every morning before school we offer Sensory Circuits. This is by invitation and for children who would benefit from a 'soft' start to the day. At this time, we provide an alerting, organising and calming activity which research tells us benefits some children by getting them ready for learning.  

The Beehive and The Nest 

We also have 2 spaces that support some of our children: The Beehive and The Nest. In these rooms, we personalise all that we offer the children to meet their individual needs that have been directed by specialists. This can include:

• Personalised curriculum content 
• Speech and language activities 
• Low levels of emotional and regulation help 
• Play-based approaches to learning 

Identification

We have a clear process for identifying potential special educational needs at Hawthorn. We believe that ongoing professional dialogue is the best form of communication, so value the time we have to talk about needs as they emerge and work together to find a solution, valuing the voice of the child and parent throughout. 

We have 3 steps:

The full identification process is attached below. 

North Northants Local Offer 

The Local Offer is where all information about services for children and young people with special educational needs is written down in one place.

Access is via this link: www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/local-offer

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service

North Northamptonshire's SEND Information Advice Support (IAS) service provides free, impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families about:

• education
• health
  and
• social care

North Northamptonshire SEND IAS covers Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough areas.iassnorthants.co.uk/Pages/home.aspx