Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Chambersbury

At Chambersbury, we want every child to feel safe, included and able to thrive. We know that children learn in different ways, and that some children may need additional support at different points in their school journey. We work closely with families to understand each child's strengths, the barriers they may be facing, and what helps them to feel confident and successful in school.

Mrs Gerber is our SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and works alongside teachers, support staff and families to help ensure children's needs are understood and supported. Our starting point is always high-quality classroom teaching and ordinarily available provision, including reasonable adjustments where needed. Where a child needs extra support, we take clear, practical steps to put the right help in place, agree shared outcomes, and review progress over time.

We value open communication with parents and carers, and we aim to work together so that support is purposeful, consistent, and helps children to achieve their best.

Questions or concerns?

Please speak to your child's class teacher first. If needed, they will involve Mrs Gerber (SENCO). To arrange a meeting, please contact the school office.

If you are worried about your child

1. Speak to your child's class teacher.
2. The teacher will put in place classroom strategies and reasonable adjustments.
3. If concerns continue, we will arrange a joint meeting with the teacher and the SENCO.
4. Together we will agree next steps and review progress regularly.
5. With your agreement, we may seek advice from external professionals.

How we put support in place

When a child needs support that is additional to classroom strategies, we use a graduated approach called Assess - Plan - Do - Review. This helps us understand need, agree outcomes with parents/carers and the child, put strategies in place, and review what is working so we can adapt support over time.

Key Send Documents (what each one covers)

• SEN Policy (2025/26) - our whole-school approach to SEND, roles and responsibilities, and how provision is monitored.
• SEN Information Report (2025/26) - how we identify needs, provide support, review progress and work with families
• Quality SEND Offer - inclusive classroom strategies and targeted support used across the school.
• Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing - how we support wellbeing, regulation and emotional development.
• Accessibility Plan (2025-2027) - how we are improving access to learning, the environment, and information for disabled pupils.

Support for parents in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Services

If you have concerns
If you have any concerns about your child’s needs or the support in place, please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. If concerns remain, you can contact Mrs Gerber (SENCO) and/or Mr Payne (Headteacher). If needed, our Complaints Policy explains the formal process.