Redbridge Primary School

We are very proud of our school and we strive to do the very best we can for all our pupils. 

Here are some interesting facts about the school that will give you some background:

  1. We are a 4 form entry community primary. Currently, there are just over 700 pupils on roll aged from three and a half to eleven years of age. The school is set in a leafy part of the outer London Borough of Redbridge.
  2. We are lucky enough to have really good facilities including a large field, three halls, and two playground. We also have a quad area with pet rabbits in and a pond.
  3. Our curriculum is built on the philosophy that children learn best through experience so we do have lots of visitors in school and lots of visits to museums, concerts and places of interest. Our parents come along and support these, for which we are very grateful.

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

Contact Name
Rachel Targett-Adams
Contact Position
Head Teacher
Telephone
020 8551 7429 020 8551 7429 Text relay: 18001 020 8551 7429 Text relay: 18001 020 8551 7429
E-mail
admin.redbridgeprimary@redbridge.gov.uk
Website
https://redbridgeprimary.redbridge.sch.uk
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Where to go

Address
Redbridge Primary School
College Gardens
Redbridge
Ilford
Essex
Postcode
IG4 5HW
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Related Links

Links
Redbridge Primary School - link to Ofsted page
Local SEND Offer for Redbridge Primary 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
EY000999
Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Local Offer

Education Offer

Overview

An overview of the school

Redbridge Primary School is a large, busy four form entry school which is inclusive to all children.

There are two designated learning spaces (one for Early Years and one for Key Stage 1 and 2) that have been created for children with SEND where they receive targeted interventions or sensory breaks to aid with their learning. The school also has a purpose build sensory room which is timetabled for children to use during the week.

All children with SEND are always included in all aspects of wider school life such as trips, sports days and concerts. They are also a part of the wider school life by being represented in Pupil Advocates, Play Leaders etc.

Our school values are: friendship, respect, positivity, resilience, kindness and honesty.

Classrooms across the school are colourful, stimulating and conductive to both work and play and encourage children to become curious and interested in their learning.

The Additional Resource Provision has been built over summer 2023 but will not have any children placed within it until September 2024. Parents will need to apply for places via the Local Authority.

Identifying children's needs

Identifying pupil's additional needs

The achievement of every child is tracked using a robust tracking system regularly to ensure each child achieves their potential. Any child who is not making progress is identified and parents are informed.  Support may then be put into place to support and closely monitor the child’s progress. Regular review meetings will take place at every stage to ensure parents are informed and included.  These meetings take place termly with the class teacher.

A teacher is able to raise concerns about any child in their class that they think may have SEN through an internal school system.

Parents are able to raise concerns directly to the class teacher or SENCo.  

Dedicated contacts

Dedicated contacts at the school

Parents or carers should initially contact the class teacher to discuss any concerns and find out what support their child is receiving. 

If parents are still concerned they should contact the Assistant Head/SENCo via the school telephone number or email address (on the school website).

Involving children and their families

Involving pupils and parents/carers in planning support

  • 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
  • Informal drop in sessions, class talks, open evenings.
  • Consultation groups, workshops and training sessions.
Range of support available

Range of support available to pupils with SEND

  • Curriculum adaptations/differentations
  • Specific teaching interventions
  • Support for behaviour
  • Support for health needs
  • Groupings of pupils
  • Specific individual support
  • Specialist teaching groups
  • Support for communication needs/assitive technologies
  • Small therapy groups, access to Sensory Room/experiences
  • Referral for additional support/services where needed
Measuring children's progress

Measuring pupil's progress

The progress of pupils with SEND is made using the school tracking system. Termly review meetings are held to update parents and carers. These are attended by the class teacher and/or LSA. Targets are reviewed and updated with the input of parents or carers. The school also reports on progress and attainment through the Annual Reports in the Spring term. 

 

Support and training for school staff

Support and training for school staff

The Assistant Head/ SENDCo is a qualified teacher and also holds the National Senco Award which is a professional qualification in SEND.

  • Spring 2022- Positive handling for some of our support staff team
  • Spring 2022- First Aid training for some our support staff team
  • Spring 2023- Makaton training for support staff

The school support staff also received internal SEN training from the SENCo on a weekly basis from September 2022 to July 2023. 

Accessibility of the school

Accessibility of the school

The school is fully accessible both inside and outside. There is a lift on site to enable entry to the Year 6 classrooms. There are handrails on either side of all staircases. We ensure that equipment used is accessible to children regardless of their needs. There is an accessible toilet within the Key Stage 1 section of the building, which also has a shower and the Key Stage 2 section also has an accessible toilet.  

Inclusion

Inclusion

Redbridge Primary School actively encourages children with SEND to attend extra-curricular activities and represent the school in whole school competitions.  All children with SEND are involved in school trips alongside their peers and we encourage parents to attend too. A risk assessment is carried out prior to the trip to highlight any specific needs and what steps will be taken to mitigate the risks to ensure the safety of all children.  

Transition arrangements

Transitions - starting or changing schools

We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEND and take vital steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible.

If your child is moving to another school:

We will contact the school SENDCo and ensure he/she knows about any special provision that has been put in place for your child.  All records about your child are passed on to the new school as soon as possible.

When moving classes in school:

Information will be handed over to the new class teacher in advance. A planning meeting will take place with the new teacher. All IEP’s and information will be shared with the new teacher.

In Year 6:

Where possible your child will visit their new school on several occasions and in some cases stafffrom the new school will visit your child in this school. They will also attend the Primary Transition Day with their peers. Meetings will be arranged with the relevant staff to discuss the specific needs of the child. Some of our vulnerable students may require additional transition sessions which are run by the Local Authority. 

Support and training for parents and carers

Support and training for parents/carers

  • Parent/Carer learning/support groups
  • Coffee mornings with parents/carers
  • Medical Lead
Further information

For further information

For further information look at the Redbridge Primary School website, 

Redbridge Primary School SEND Information

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