Inclusivity

At Folville Junior School, we believe that children learn best when they feel happy, safe and supported. We want every pupil to feel valued, included and ready to learn.

Our four school values, Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Kind and Be Responsible, underpin our approach to inclusion. We start with the child. We take the time to understand each pupil as an individual, recognising that their needs, circumstances and experiences are different and can change over time. Our support is therefore not one-size-fits-all; we adapt what we do to the child and the situation, responding to what they need at that point in time.

Our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion provides strategic leadership for identifying and addressing barriers across school, alongside our SENCO and SEND Hub, and dedicated pastoral team. Our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), Family Support Worker and Attendance and Welfare Officer each bring their own expertise and work closely with teachers, pupils and families to provide support, build relationships and help remove barriers to learning, attendance and wellbeing. This joined-up approach contributes to our strong attendance, which is above the national average.

Positive relationships with families are central to our approach. We listen, communicate openly and work together to understand what each child needs. By recognising difficulties early and adapting our response, we help children to feel secure, develop confidence and engage positively in school.

Inclusion goes beyond the classroom. We think about the whole child and the whole school day – from arriving at school in the morning, to learning, playing, managing transitions and building relationships with others. We want every child to know that they are known, understood and supported, and that there is someone who will champion them when they need it.

Our goal is simple: for every child to feel safe, happy and ready to learn, every day.