St. Andrew's C.E. Infants' School recognises that every child has specific educational needs and the school is committed to meeting the entitlement of each child.  We do this by providing quality first teaching for all, irrespective of the varied needs of the children's academic, social emotional, communication, sensory and physical.  If support is required we do this as a gradual response 'Assess Plan Do Review'. 

Support may be given within the classroom, on a withdrawal basis, or as intervention groups, where appropriate.  Consultation with parents is vital at all stages.  Early identification and monitoring and liaison with outside agencies ensure greater success for each individual child.  Provision is also made for children who display a special aptitude in any area of the curriculum.

The Special Needs Department is co-ordinated by the SENDCO.  This teacher liaises closely with all staff in order to reinforce the curriculum and to meet the specific needs of the individual child.

All maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. All schools are supported to be as inclusive as possible, with the needs of pupils with a special educational needs and or disabilities being met in a mainstream school wherever possible, where families want this to happen.