SEND 

SEND at Cullingworth Primary

At Cullingworth Village Primary School every child is considered an individual and we believe that every pupil with special educational needs and/or a disability has an entitlement to fulfil their maximum potential. 

We promote the ethos of Quality First Teaching within school, to adapt to and meet learning needs. Adaptive teaching is used to support all learners. Where barriers are identified, we follow the process of the Assess-Plan-Do-Review graduated approach, alongside parents/carers, to determine next steps for pupils. 

Our learning environments evolve regularly and thoughtfully to reflect the needs of our children. High quality information and ongoing training opportunities support our staff in responding to pupil needs. Early identification of need, is a key focus with robust monitoring processes in place which suport this. As a school, we remain committed to adapting to the evolving needs of children with SEND, ensuring that every pupil in our care is supported to achieve their full potential.
 

The 4 Areas of Need

If your child has been identified as having SEND, their needs will fall into one of the 4 areas. One of the areas will be defined as their main area of need.  It is important to note that needs can overlapping the 4 areas too.

The 4 primary areas:

  • communication and interaction,
  • cognition and learning,
  • social, emotional and mental health,
  • sensory and physical needs.

 

Our SENDCo - Mrs Dewhirst

SENDCo (Deputy Head, responsible for inclusion and vulnerable groups & DDSL)

If you need any help, support or advice please do get in touch. To arrange a meeting or a phone call with Mrs Dewhirst, please contact the school using the details below:

Telephone: 01535 273839

Email: send@cvps.bdat-academies.org

Click here to read Mrs Dewhirst's letter introducing herself.

 

SEND Policy and Information Report

SEND Policy December 2025

SEND Information Report December 2025

Our SEND Information Report reflects Bradford's Local Offer, you can access this at: https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk

This website has lots of information for parents/carers on support services available for SEND children and their families.

Please also follow the link HERE to our policies page where you will find links to other school and curriculum policies, as well as a link to BDAT's full policy suite.

 

Bradford Local Offer & FYI

Click the image to find information, services and activities for children and young people aged from birth to 25 years, with special educational needs, and/or disabilities (SEND) or who are neurodivergent.

                                                

Additionally, the FYI (Families and Young Persons Information) service is a free, impartial service offering advice, information and signposting to children, young people and families within the Bradford district. Click the image to  find information and advice pages for all aspects of family life, a service directory and a guide to local activities and events.