Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Supporting Every Child

At Botley School, we are committed to providing an inclusive education where every child can thrive. We believe that with the right support, every pupil can achieve their full potential.

Who to Contact

If you have questions about your child's progress or our SEND provision, please do not hesitate to get in touch by using the direct email or query form at the bottom of the page.

• SEND Coordinator (SENCO): Miss Elspeth Doran

• Email: botleysenco@botley.oxon.sch.uk

Our Provision & Approach

We offer a range of support tailored to individual needs, from "Quality First Teaching" in every classroom to specialised intervention.

• The Enhanced Pathway: We are proud to offer a tailored curriculum for pupils with specific communication and interaction needs. This pathway uses a play-based learning philosophy based on the 'Engagement Model' (Exploration, Realisation, Anticipation, Persistence, and Initiation). It allows pupils to benefit from specialised support while remaining integrated with the main school community.

• Graduated Approach: We follow the "Assess, Plan, Do, Review" cycle to identify needs early and put the right support in place.

• Interventions: We provide targeted interventions for English, Maths, and social-emotional development (ELSA) for pupils who need a boost in specific areas.

Key Documents & Resources

SEND Information Report

Detailed information on how we identify and support children with SEND.

SEND Policies

Our official guidelines and statutory commitments.

Oxfordshire Support Services

Information about support services available across Oxfordshire for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND.

• Oxfordshire Local Offer
• Family Information Service