Identification of Need

Our setting adopts a holistic approach to the early identification and assessment of needs.

  • We observe and monitor learners’ strengths, differences, and difficulties across various learning environments to inform tailored planning.

  • We use a combination of summative and formative assessments, alongside structured observations and targeted checklists, to evaluate progress and identify barriers to learning.

  • We regularly seek input from learners and parents to better understand personal experiences in the classroom and collaboratively address barriers to engagement and learning.

  • Our school demonstrates a strong understanding of how pupils with SEND are progressing, both with individual teachers and across different subjects. 

  • The SENCo and assessment lead work closely with subject leaders and classroom teachers to regularly review pupil progress. Variations in achievement between subjects are carefully monitored, constructively addressed, and followed up with targeted actions.

  • We detail the graduated approach to identifying learners with SEND in our SEND Information Report, which is available on our website. This ensures that SEND is identified promptly and effectively.

Resource Description Pricing Stage
SEND Policy Guidance Writing a SEND Policy Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
SEND information report guidance Writing a SEND Information Report Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Early Identification of need flowchart Flowchart - applying the graduated approach Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Early Identification of need: Advice for SENCos Advice sheet - applying the graduated approrach Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Early Identification of need: internal meeting record CYP who may have SEND Editable document to record meetings for pupils at risk of SEND Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Example SEND Register Example SEND Register (excel) Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
SEND Chronology example record of chronology Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Editable Individual Provision Map (IPM) individual provision map template Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Example Individual Provision Map (Primary SEMH) example IPM Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Example Individual Provision Map (Primary C & I) example IPM Free Primary
Example Individual Provision Map (Secondary Autism) example IPM Free Primary
Example Individual Provision Map (Secondary SEMH) example IPM Free Secondary