At St Joseph’s, our mission guides everything we do. We cherish the uniqueness of all individuals, recognising that every child brings their own gifts, strengths, and challenges. This belief underpins our inclusive approach to SEND: every pupil is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish.

Our SEN provision is rooted in our commitment to developing the whole child, nurturing a love of learning, and striving for excellence so that all pupils can realise their God-given potential within a broad and balanced curriculum. We seek to create a learning climate where every child feels safe, known, and loved, and where barriers to learning are identified early and addressed with compassion and skill.

In all aspects of our work, we aim to proclaim the Gospel values through the ways we treat one another—with dignity, kindness, and respect. Worship, prayer, and our relationship with God sit at the heart of our school, shaping the way we support children pastorally, academically, and emotionally.

As a school that embraces our role in the wider community, we work in partnership with families, external professionals, and parish life to ensure that pupils with SEND are fully included and well-supported. We understand that a diagnosis can be helpful in understanding a child’s needs, but a diagnosis alone does not automatically qualify a child for SEN support; equally, some children may require additional support without having a formal diagnosis. Provision is always tailored to the child, based on their individual needs.

Much of our pastoral and SEMH support happens organically through daily relationships and interactions, as part of our mission to offer every child understanding, love, and guidance. In addition to this daily support, we also offer a carefully planned range of structured interventions delivered by trained staff, according to identified need and referral.

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