Churchfields Infants' School

Churchfields Infants' School in South Woodford, is a school committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning. We are a learning school, everybody is involved in the life of the school as an active learner. We believe in a rich and diverse curriculum that offers our children enjoyment and excellence.

This school aims to provide a calm, caring, purposeful and stimulating environment, where all pupils receive the highest quality education.

Local SEND Offer 

All schools are required to make available their Local SEND Offer to families which details how they can support children and young people with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND). Please see the Related Links on this page to go to this school's Local SEND Offer or go to their main website below. 

Who to contact

Telephone
020 8505 0386 020 8505 0386 Text relay: 020 8505 0386 Text relay: 020 8505 0386
E-mail
admin.churchfields-inf@redbridge.gov.uk
Website
www.churchfieldsinfant.com/
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Where to go

Address
Churchfields Infant School
Churchfields
South Woodford
London
Postcode
E18 2RB
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Related Links

Links
Churchfields Infants School - link to Ofsted report
Local SEND Offer for Churchfields Infant School

Childcare Information

Funded Places

Has 3 & 4 year old funding
No 2 year old funding

Opening Times & Facilities

Facilities
Free Early Learning - 3 & 4 years
Free Early Learning - Extended entitlement

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
133936
Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Local Offer

Local Offer Contact

Contact
Julie Anderson /Emma Beck
Telephone
020 8505 0386
Email
admin.churchfields-inf@redbridge.gov.uk

Provision

Age range
Early Years (0-4 years)
Shortbreak type

Education Offer

Overview

Churchfields Infants’ School is a co-educational community primary school for pupils aged 3 – 7 years located in South Woodford. We are a school committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning. We are a learning school, where everybody is involved in the life of the school as an active learner and we believe in a rich and diverse curriculum that offers our children excellence and enjoyment.

We are not affiliated to any particular religious denomination and our school is a multi-cultural school that reflects the local community. We welcome and celebrate diversity, including children with disabilities and special educational needs.

We recognise that children join us at many different levels of development. Some will be confident and self-assured; others will be shy and anxious. We welcome them all as individuals and will help them to grow and progress at their own pace. One of the most important parts of our work is to value and respect every child, and to provide a learning environment that is both exciting and stimulating. We also believe that if children are to thrive they must first feel happy and secure, and the school ethos is created with this very firmly in mind.

Identifying children's needs

Teachers ensure that the classroom is an inclusive, nurturing environment, in which children know that all their contributions are valued. Staff take positive steps to include all their pupils, making reasonable adjustments as necessary, and using a range of teaching styles in order to engage all pupils, whatever their preferred learning style. Group and partner work are used to develop pupils’ ability to cooperate and work collaboratively.

We recognise and value all forms of achievement. Our aim is to ensure that all pupils reach the highest levels of attainment of which they are capable. The curriculum is differentiated in order to create learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful for all pupils.

When a teacher has concerns about a child’s progress, and targeted teaching has not met the child’s needs, the teacher will raise this with the SENCo.

A meeting will also be arranged to discuss concerns with parents in more detail. The teacher will also listen to any concerns parents may have.  Additional support may be discussed and also any referrals to outside professionals to support children’s learning.

Dedicated contacts

Parents should firstly contact the child’s class teacher, year group leader or SENCo/Headteacher.

We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with parents.  We are open and honest with parents and hope that they are able to be the same with us.

Involving children and their families
  • Planning and review meetings
  • Advice on how to support learning at home 
  • Regular contact between home and school, e.g. home/ school book, email or text
  • Individual pupil/ teacher conversations

The class teacher will oversee, plan and work with each child with SEND in their class to ensure that progress in every area is made.

Our SENCo oversees all support and progress of any child requiring additional support across the school or for those who work with an external agency and is required to provide additional recommendations.

There may be a teacher or teaching assistant working with a child either individually or as part of a group; if this is seen as necessary by the class teacher. These sessions are reviewed on a regular basis and are co-ordinated between the teacher and the SENCo.

Range of support available
  • Planning and review meetings
  • Advice on how to support learning at home
  • Regular contact between home and school
  • Individual pupil/ teacher conversations

The class teacher will oversee, plan and work with each child with SEND in their class to ensure that progress in every area is made.

Our SENCo oversees all support and progress of any child requiring additional support across the school or for those who work with an external agency and is required to provide additional recommendations.

There may be a teacher or teaching assistant working with a child either individually or as part of a group; if this is seen as necessary by the class teacher. These sessions are reviewed on a regular basis and are co-ordinated between the teacher and the SENCo.

Measuring children's progress

We analyse our pupils’ achievements in a variety of ways and groupings. Any pattern of underachievement of a particular group is addressed through targeted curriculum planning, teaching and support. We act on the principle that early intervention is best; early identification of pupils at risk of underachievement can be followed by proactive planning to meet their needs.

Opportunities for small group work, partner work and one-to-one work will be provided as needed. The class teacher will meet with the parents at least on a termly basis (this could be part of Parents’ Consultation sessions available for all children). The SENCo also meets parents of children with Educational Healthcare Plans or external support on a termly basis.

Support and training for school staff

The school has a training plan for all staff to improve the teaching and learning of children including those with SEND. This includes whole school training on SEN issues such as Speech and Language, physical needs, ASD etc. Individual teachers and support staff regularly attend training courses run by outside agencies, that are relevant to the needs of specific children.

Accessibility of the school

We make reasonable adaptions to accommodate children with a range of SEND. This mainly includes adaptations to the curriculum and learning resources. We ensure that equipment used is accessible to all children regardless of their needs.

The building is partially adapted to take children with physical disabilities, as we have some ramps to facilitate access. We have disabled toilets large enough to accommodate changing children on the floor level.

Unfortunately, none of our classrooms comply with access arrangements as all of our classrooms are small in size for the number of children they accommodate. This presents challenges for children with physical needs, visual impairments or who are on the autistic spectrum.

Inclusion

All children are included in all parts of the school curriculum and trained support staff support the needs of children, where necessary. Teachers ensure specific resources and strategies are used to support children individually and in groups with planning and teaching adapted on a daily basis if needed to meet learning needs. Additional support is discussed and reviewed with parents on a regular basis. We aim for all children to be included on school trips.

We work with parents to ensure that this is successful. Risk assessments are carried out prior to any off site activity to ensure everyone’s health and safety. We would like parents to talk to the child’s class teacher regularly, so we know what they are doing at home and we notify parents about what we are doing in school. We hope this will make sure that we are doing similar things to support children both at home and at school and can share what is working in both places.

Transition arrangements

We understand the importance of starting nursery and school and we offer tours prior to a decision being made on selecting the setting. We then hold intake information evenings, offer home visits where children can meet key school staff and facilitate pre-visits by children before the big day arrives.

We recognise that ‘moving on’ can be difficult for a child with SEN and take steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible.

  • If the child is moving to another school:

We will contact the new school’s SENCO and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that needs to be made.

We will make sure that all records about the child are passed on as soon as possible.

Key staff are available to ensure that effective liaison takes place between those involved in the support of the child.

Transition to the junior school is carefully planned for as a joint activity with all staff involved included in visits and meetings as appropriate.

  • When moving classes in school:

Information will be passed on to the new class teacher in advance and in most cases, a planning meeting will take place with the new teacher.

Support and training for parents and carers

We enjoy welcoming parents into school and there is a range of training and support available. Our successful Parent Workshops provide opportunities for parents to come into school and find out more about their children’s learning. Parents are also pleased to participate in learning a range of skills such as Makaton signing and handwriting to help them support learning at home. We also provide guidance on learning to read, early mathematics, the importance of regular physical activity and preparing your child for school.

The SENCo/Head teacher is available to meet and discuss children’s progress or any concerns or worries.

All information from outside agencies will be discussed with parents directly with the professional involved, or where this is not possible, in a report. The SENCo will also arrange a meeting to discuss any new assessments and ideas suggested by outside agencies.

Further information

The school provides a weekly newsletter with relevant information, school activities and dates etc. which is displayed both in school and on our website.

We also have our successful YouTube Channel which families can subscribe to.

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