Welcome to Our Inclusion Hub

At Oldswinford C of E Primary School, we believe that inclusion is about much more than meeting individual needs. It is about creating a school community where every child feels safe, valued, understood and able to be themselves. We recognise that every child is unique, with their own strengths, interests, experiences and ways of learning. Our commitment is to celebrate these differences, identify and remove barriers, and ensure that all children have the opportunities, support and encouragement they need to thrive.

Our Inclusion & Belonging Hub brings together information about how we support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), promote emotional wellbeing, adapt our teaching and learning environments, and work in partnership with children, families and professionals. We hope it helps families understand not only what we do, but why we do it.

Dear Teacher... A Message from Our Children

Who better to tell us what inclusion really means than the children themselves? Our Dear Teacher video shares children's voices, experiences and perspectives, reminding us that sometimes the smallest things adults do can make the biggest difference. Listening to children is at the heart of our approach. Their voices help us understand what makes them feel safe, what helps them learn, what can make school difficult and what we can do differently.

We don't just want children to feel that they belong. We want them to know that their voices matter and that they can help shape the school they are part of. We invite you to watch their messages below and explore our Hub to discover how we are working together to make inclusion and belonging part of everyday life at Oldswinford.

Because belonging isn't something children should have to earn. It's something every child deserves.

Inclusion: Key Information & Documents

We believe that inclusion should be visible in everything we do, from our everyday teaching and relationships to the way we plan, use resources and work with families.

Here you can find our key policies, reports and strategies, which explain how we support children, remove barriers to learning and ensure that our resources are used to make a positive difference. Click the headings to read:

SEND Information Report November 2026
Explore how we identify and support children with SEND, adapt our provision and work in partnership with families.

SEND Policy [awaiting upload following review]
Our approach to identifying, assessing and meeting children's special educational needs.

Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) [awaiting upload]
How we are using additional funding to strengthen inclusive teaching, early identification and support for children with SEND.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2026
How we use funding to improve educational experiences and outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

Accessibility Plan
How we work to improve access to our curriculum, school environment and information for children and families with disabilities.

Behaviour Policy
Our relational approach to behaviour, emotional regulation, positive relationships and supporting individual needs.

You can also find our full collection of school policies on our Policies page.