THE high-quality education and care delivered to pupils with SEND at a primary school in Warrington has been recognised with a special accreditation.

Bruche Primary School has been praised for the work and support shown to its SEND pupils by receiving the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA).

The award is given to mainstream schools and recognises ‘high quality education and care for SEND pupils’.

To achieve the SENDIA accreditation, schools go through a process of self-evaluation, action planning and evidence collection, to ensure that their provision meets the award’s key requirements.

Successful completion of SENDIA helps schools to demonstrate to parents, governors and Ofsted inspectors that the school’s SEND provision meets current legislation.

It also shows the SEND Code of Practice and is effective in achieving good outcomes for all pupils. 

Assistant headteacher and SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities co-ordinator) Hannah Kerrigan said applying for the award was a helpful process. “It’s so much more than simply receiving a certificate – it’s given us the chance for us all to reflect on the work we do here at Bruche to support our SEND pupils so that we can ensure that we continue to provide the very best education, support and care we can.”