SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
At Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential. We recognise that all children are unique and may require different levels of support to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ensures that pupils with additional needs are identified early and receive tailored support through high-quality teaching, targeted interventions, and collaborative working with parents and external professionals.
We aim to:
- Provide a broad and balanced curriculum accessible to all learners.
- Identify and assess pupils’ individual needs as early as possible.
- Work in close partnership with parents and carers to support each child’s learning journey.
- Collaborate with specialist services and agencies where appropriate.
- Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing for all children.
Our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) oversees the provision for children with additional needs, ensuring that appropriate strategies and resources are in place and regularly reviewed.
For further details about our provision, identification process, and how we support children with additional needs, please refer to our full policy below.
Bromley Information, Advice and Support Service
Bromley IASS (Information, Advice and Support Service) provides free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers.
Bromley Bee Hive
The b-HIVE is a collaborative initiative created by London Borough of Bromley together with local health services and the South East London Integrated Care Board. It brings together a wide range of therapy services designed to support children, teenagers and young adults in Bromley with communication development, physical skills and independence.
Key Features:
- Covers six core developmental areas: life skills & physical development; speech, language & communication; behaviours, emotions & healthy minds; vision & hearing; learning, reading & education; friends & healthy relationships.
- Provides resources, tips and sign-posted pathways for families, from universal support through to specialist interventions.
- Offers a “graduated approach” to support:
- Universal (for all children)
- Targeted (for some children needing additional help)
- Specialist (for a few children needing individualised programmes)
What’s new / recent update:
- The online hub has been refreshed to include clearer referral information and updated service guidance for children aged 0–25 in Bromley.
- There’s enhanced focus on school-aged children and young adults (ages 5-25) for speech, language & communication needs (SLCN), with advice, drop-in clinics and structured group therapy sessions.
How to access / use:
- Visit the website to explore the different topic sections (see the six core areas listed above).
- Use the referral pathways listed for specialist services (for example, contact details for speech & language therapy).
- If you’re unsure where to start, the Universal section is a good place: look at the simple tips and resources you can use at home or school.
SEN Team
SEN Lead is Mrs Crawford & Mrs Rampton
SEN Manager is Mrs Stephenson
Admissions
Children with a full statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) are dealt with under a separate process by the Special Educational Needs team. The published admission number of all Bromley academies is inclusive of students with a statement of special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) that are admitted to the Academy pursuant to the school being named in their statement or EHC plan.
Primary Deaf Base at Griffins
The Primary Deaf Base at Griffins provides specialist support for children aged 3–11 years with significant hearing loss who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The Base is jointly managed by Bromley Council and local health services, offering a blend of specialist teaching, speech and language therapy, and audiological support. Pupils are fully included in mainstream classes wherever possible, with personalised programmes designed to meet their individual communication and learning needs.
Highly skilled staff, including Qualified Teachers of the Deaf, ensure pupils develop strong language, communication, and social skills within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The Base works closely with families, audiology teams, and the Sensory Support Service to promote independence and wellbeing.
Location & Contact
- Based at: Griffins, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR6 8ER.
- Telephone: 01689 889850 (or relevant Base number).
- Email: sensory.support@bromley.gov.uk (Sensory Support Service contact for HI)
Why it matters
The Primary Deaf Base at Griffins enables children with hearing impairment to thrive in a mainstream setting while receiving the specialist support they need. It strives to provide high quality teaching, strong access to the curriculum, effective communication strategies, and the social and emotional foundations to support children in achieving their full potential.
To read the latest information about the Primary Deaf Base at Griffins, click here.
