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SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Support for Your Child’s Needs

At Fulwood and Cadley, class teachers work closely with our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo), to quickly support any difficulties your child may be having.

We’ll work with you to put the right support in place and, if needed, we can involve outside specialists like paediatricians, speech and language therapists, or occupational therapists.

If your child is already working with any outside agencies—or has in the past—please let us know by emailing senco@fulwoodcadley.lancs.sch.uk.

If you have any worries about your child’s development, learning, behaviour, speech, or physical needs, our SENDCo is here to help.

Pastoral Support

Pastoral and Lunchtime Support – 'Lunchalots'

We know that some children can find parts of the school day a little tricky, and we’re here to help.

For children who find lunchtimes difficult—whether it’s being in the busy dining hall or the playground—we offer extra support through a group called ‘Lunchalots’.

Lunchalots takes place in our nurture room, which is a calm and welcoming space. Children sit together with staff to eat their lunch, just like a big family. Both packed lunches and hot dinners are welcome, and younger children on hot dinners are helped by staff to bring their lunch to the room.

After eating, children can join in with relaxing activities like games, art, or reading. Staff are always there to support them.

Over time, we gently encourage and help children to build confidence so they can begin to enjoy parts of lunchtime with their peers outside the nurture room.

Family Support

Family Support

Our class teachers work closely with Gemma Mills, our Family Support Worker, to help support you and your child.

Gemma can offer help with lots of things, including:

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing (for both children and adults)

• Support for families experiencing domestic abuse

• Helping improve children’s attendance

• Housing issues

• Advice on finances and benefits

• Job and training opportunities for adults

• Parenting support (one-to-one sessions)

• A friendly chat if you're feeling unsure or need someone to talk to

• Helping your child overcome any challenges that might affect their learning

If you’d like to chat or need support with anything, please get in touch with Gemma:

📧 gmills@fulwoodcadley.lancs.sch.uk
📱 Family Support Mobile: 07394 421775

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re worried about your child. Their happiness and confidence at school are really important to us.

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