At Cuffley, we follow a tiered, graduated approach to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This approach ensures that all pupils receive the right level of support at the right time, according to their individual needs.

• Ordinarily Available Provision (Universal Tier):
  The majority of pupils, including many with additional needs, have their needs met through high-quality, inclusive classroom teaching. Teachers adapt lessons, use differentiated resources and apply targeted classroom strategies to help every child access learning successfully. This level of support is known as Ordinarily Available Provision and forms the foundation of our inclusive practice.
• Targeted Support (Targeted Tier):
  Long-term targeted support involving external specialists to address emerging or persistent needs. This may include specialist advice from external agencies designed to help children make sustained progress alongside their peers.
• Specialist Support (Specialist Tier):
  For children with more complex or long-term needs, provision is formally detailed in an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Your child’s class teacher is responsible for their overall progress, development, and wellbeing. They work closely with teaching assistants and the SENCO team to identify needs early, plan and deliver appropriate support, and regularly review progress to ensure interventions remain effective.