SEND & Inclusion
We recognise that every child is unique and may experience different strengths, needs or barriers to learning and wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo or SENCo) – Ceri Mapstone
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Governor – Kerrie Courtier
If you would like to speak to our SENCo, please use the Contact Us page to get in touch.
Inclusion
At St Julian’s Church School, inclusion means ensuring that every child feels welcomed, valued, safe and included in all aspects of school life. We recognise that every child is unique and may experience different strengths, needs or barriers to learning and wellbeing.
We are committed to removing barriers and providing the right support so that all children can participate, learn and achieve their potential. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as children who may face other barriers, such as disadvantage, social and emotional needs, or circumstances that may affect their learning or wellbeing.
Inclusion is about more than simply being in school. It is about belonging, participating, being listened to and having the opportunity to thrive.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
St Julian’s is dedicated to inclusive practice and welcomes all children and their families. This is reflected very strongly in our Christian ethos and values. We aim to provide a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that provides relevant and challenging learning for all pupils. We are mindful of the diverse needs of our learners and recognise that not all children will be able to access the curriculum and reach their potential without support.
St Julian’s – SEND Information Report
The Graduated Approach
The Graduated Approach is a cycle of Assess, Plan, Do and Review. It helps us to identify children’s needs, put appropriate support in place, monitor their progress and review what is working. We work closely with children, families and relevant professionals to ensure that support is tailored to each child’s individual needs.
The Graduated Approach Summary
BANES Graduated Approach Website
Local Offer
A local offer is about the help and support the local authority (BANES) can offer to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The SEND Local Offer website provides all of the information about what help and support is available in Bath and North East Somerset.
BANES offer a free Rainbow Resource card to all children and young people aged between 0-25 years, with a Special Educational Need and/ or Disability (SEND) or an additional need, living across Bath and North East Somerset. This entitles the child/young person or their designated carer, to a concession at venues across B&NES and access to specific SEND sessions.
BANES Rainbow Resource Website
SENDIAS
SENDIAS stands for Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service. Sendias Bathnes offer free, impartial and confidential information, advice, and support to children and young people, aged 0-25, with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents and carers living in Bath and North East Somerset.
SEND Policies
Young Carers
“You’re a young carer if you’re under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. If you’re a young carer, you probably look after one of your parents or care for a brother or sister. You may do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around. You may also give a lot of physical help to a parent, brother or sister who’s disabled or ill. Along with doing things to help your brother or sister, you may be giving them and your parents emotional support, too.” (NHS 2025)
A large number of young carers are ‘hidden’ and remain unidentified. While we strive to know our families well at St Julian’s, many things happen at home that we are not aware of. This can make it difficult to identify children who may be going above and beyond to care for someone at home.
“Many young carers remain hidden because: the condition of the person they care for is not obvious, so people don’t think that the young person needs any help; young carers don’t realise that they are a carer or that their life is different to their peers; it’s not the sort of thing they feel they can discuss with their teachers or friends; there has been no opportunity to share their story; they want to keep their caring role a secret and/or are embarrassed; they see no reason to tell their story and don’t believe that any positive action will occur after doing so.” (Safeguarding Network 2025)
“As well as the responsibilities of their caring role, young carers often face additional challenges regarding their education. The dual roles of caregiver and student can place a heavy burden on them, impacting their academic performance, attendance and overall well-being. Juggling educational commitments with caregiving duties can lead to high levels of stress, exhaustion and feelings of isolation among young carers.” (Safeguarding Network 2025)
Once a child is identified as a young carer, the school ensures all wellbeing and nurture support is tailored to their individual needs and situation. They are able to access additional interventions to support their social and emotional development (such as ELSA, additional Forest School etc.) and can be introduced to other children in the school who have similar experiences.
Additionally, services outside of school can support your child. For example: The Bath Carers’ Centre provides a wide range of additional support to young carers and their families, including fun (free) activity days (see here for more information).
If you have any questions or feel your child should be identified as a young carer, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
NSPCC Young Carer Support Website
Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to help address educational disadvantage. It enables schools to provide targeted support for eligible pupils, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
For information, please see our Pupil Premium website page.
