SEND Information
At Captains Close Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child is valued, included and supported to achieve their full potential.
We recognise that children learn in different ways and that some pupils may require additional support, reasonable adjustments or specialist provision to access learning successfully.
Through high-quality inclusive teaching, a graduated approach to support and strong partnerships with families, we work to remove barriers to participation, learning and achievement.
We are proud of our inclusive culture, where all children belong, achieve and flourish.
Equality and Inclusion
Captains Close Primary School complies with the Equality Act 2010 and makes reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled pupils are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared with their peers.
Reasonable adjustments may include adaptations to teaching approaches, communication methods, resources, routines and the physical environment.
Our Ordinarily Available Provision
All pupils benefit from high-quality inclusive teaching and may access:
- Adaptive teaching
- Visual supports
- Flexible grouping
- Scaffolded learning
- Additional processing time
- Sensory adaptations
- Communication support
- Pastoral and wellbeing support
- Positive behaviour support
- Assistive resources where appropriate
These approaches are available without the need for an EHCP or formal diagnosis.
Enhanced Resource Base (The Captain’s Nest)
Captains Close Primary School hosts a Communication and Interaction Enhanced Resource Base known as The Captain’s Nest.
Places are allocated through Leicestershire Local Authority’s SENA process.
Pupils accessing the provision benefit from:
- Specialist Communication and Interaction support
- Personalised provision
- Specialist staff expertise
- Sensory and communication interventions
- Opportunities for inclusion within mainstream learning where appropriate
- Close partnership working with families and external professionals.
Attendance and SEND
We recognise that attendance difficulties can sometimes arise because of SEND, anxiety, emotional wellbeing or medical needs.
Where attendance concerns arise, we work closely with families and relevant professionals to identify barriers and provide support through a graduated, support-first approach.
Reasonable adjustments, attendance support plans and phased returns may be considered where appropriate.
Working with Families
Parents and carers are valued partners in their child’s education.
We work collaboratively with families through regular communication, Individual Support Plan reviews, annual reviews and person-centred planning discussions.
We recognise that families know their children best and their views are central to decision making
Independent Advice and Support
Independent information, advice and support is available through Leicestershire SENDIASS.
Telephone: 0116 305 5614
Email: info@sendiassleicestershire.org.uk
Website: Leicestershire SENDIASS
Key SEND Documents
✅ SEND Information Report 2026
✅ SEND Policy 2026
✅ Accessibility Plan
✅ Medical Needs Policy
✅ Leicestershire SEND Local Offer
✅ SENDIASS
- Leicestershire SENDIASS: www.sendiassleicestershire.org.uk [sendiassle…ire.org.uk]
- Telephone: 0116 305 5614
- Email: info@sendiassleicestershire.org.uk
- Duty line: Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm
- It is a free, impartial and confidential statutory service for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND and their parents/carers.