Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Support

Our SEND provision at Shap Endowed CE Primary School is led by Katie Chappell, our Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo). Katie holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASC), ensuring expert guidance and tailored support for our pupils. Rebecca Williams, our SEND Governor, works closely with Katie to further enhance our inclusive environment.

Ofsted Recognition

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024), it was noted that:

Pupils with SEND are quickly identified by skilled staff and benefit from purposeful and well-chosen interventions that support them in accessing the school’s ambitious curriculum.

Our Policies and Reports

For detailed information on how we support SEND pupils, please explore the following documents below:

• SEND Information Report
• Accessibility Plan
• Supporting Medical Needs Policy
• Administration of Medicines Procedures

Cumbria County Council SEND Resources

For additional SEND information and support services in Cumbria, please visit:

• Cumbria County Council SEND Information
• Cumbria County Council’s Local Offer
• Cumbria Public Health 5-19 Parent Zone – Resources for parents on topics including Digital Wellbeing, Health Conditions, Healthy Weight, Mental Health, and more.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Our staff includes professionals with the CACHE Level 2 qualification in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. We teach The Decider Skills, rooted in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which empower children to recognise and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

For further mental health support, explore:

• Kooth – Free, safe, and anonymous online support for young people
• Qwell – Online counselling and emotional well-being services for adults and carers

Additional Resources

We also provide resources and support for specific needs, including:

• Speech, Language, and Communication

  • The Communication Trust
  • British Dyslexia Association

• Autistic Spectrum Conditions

  • The National Autistic Society

• Family Support

  • Barnardos
  • East Cumbria Family Support Association
  • Eden Carers
  • Eden Young Carers
  • Eden Mencap Society

For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to our SENDCo, Katie Chappell. Together, we’re dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and enriching learning environment for every child.

To contact Katie, our SENDCo about SEND, please use this form.