Blackgates

At Blackgates Primary Academy we believe that all children should be given the same opportunities and experiences to allow them to believe, achieve and succeed regardless of their individual and specific needs. We have an inclusive ethos and we work in partnership with children, parents/carers and other agencies to support every pupil to fulfil their potential no matter what their needs.

All children are treated as individuals and the class teacher, alongside support staff, ensures the curriculum is made accessible to all learners through quality first teaching, effective differentiation and some children with specific needs may also require an appropriate assessment tool which tracks very small steps in progress, allows effective planning to move learning forward and monitor areas of challenge. Children with SEND have support plans or behaviour plans in place with clear outcomes to work towards and these are reviewed to ensure children are on track to achieve outcomes and also to monitor the effectiveness of interventions.

For our SEND information report click here: SEND Information Report 2024-2025 (2).docx

For the Leeds Local Offer click here: Directory (leedslocaloffer.org.uk)

Take a look at the provision we have available for children with SEND at Blackgates Primary Academy

This is the Sparrows classroom. This is an area where children with the most complex needs can access areas of provision, complete interventions such as Attention Autism and Music Interaction and complete activities to support their learning within a quiet environment with a high level of adult support. Interventions for speech and language also take place in here as it allows children a safe space to practise their sounds. We also run our Nurture Breakfast Club intervention in this space.

This is our Soft Play and Sensory Room. This is many of our children’s favourite place in school. This area is used for sensory breaks and movement breaks. Children engage in sensory circuits during their time here and ensure they are regulated before returning to their learning.

To support children with their emotional regulation and behaviour, we have The Regulation Station. This is a space for them to understand the cause of their dysregulation, discuss their emotions and to find suitable strategies to help them return to class. The children are encouraged to understand their emotions and develop a range of strategies which will help them return to a good space ready to learn. With classes, children have access to a Reset Station and are able to access this if they feel overwhelmed. It is designed to support them to regulate and return to their learning.

This is The Nest. This is a breakout area for children who need time to calm or self-regulate their emotions and relieve stresses and anxieties. This is a low arousal environment where many children can calm safely.

This is our ELSA room. This is where many interventions take place to support children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs (SEMH). This is a safe environment for our children where they complete targeted interventions with Mr White. We also conduct TheraPlay Based Practice and Sand Play interventions in this area.