" If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But, whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND)
We believe that every child is important and brings something unique to our school. This is fundamental to our inclusive ethos: we welcome all.
For further information or to speak to our SENDco, please contact Mrs. E. Cooper via the school office on 01946 810513.
Specialist Resourced Provision
Specialist Resourced Provision places are for children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Resourced provision gives students extra help and support so that they can access the mainstream classroom, an equal access to education and to succeed in school and social situations.
Our SRP is split into two rooms; The Willows (Early Years and Key Stage 1) and The Meadows (Key Stage 2). More information can be found under the Resourced Provision tab.
Admissions Guidance for Specialist Placements
Admissions to special schools and resourced provisions are for the local authority to determine based on its consideration of all the advice received about a child or young person’s special educational needs.
SEND Policies
| Name | |
|---|---|
| accessibilty-plan-and-guidance-2024-27.pdf | Download |
| admissions_guidance_for_specialist_placements_2025.pdf | Download |
| behaviour-policy-and-procedures-v23.pdf | Download |
| Intimate Care Policy 2025- 2026.pdf | Download |
| positive-handling-support-and-physical-intervention-procedures-v17.pdf | Download |
| sen-information-report-february-2025-2026.pdf | Download |
| SEND Policy 2025 - 2026.pdf | Download |
SEND Support
This flow chart indicates the process used at St Patrick's when determining if children require SEN Support in school.
Cumberland's SEND Local Offer
Cumberland's SEND Local Offer is the central information point for families with children and young people aged up to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities. If you would like to contact a member of the SEND Team, please email: SEND@cumberland.gov.uk or call: 01946 506 211 (Allerdale and Copeland).
More information can be found on their website:
Families Information | SEND Information Hub (Local Offer) (cumberland.gov.uk)