Special Educational Needs
St Peter’s Pre‑School offers a friendly, relaxed environment that supports all children, including those with additional needs or SEND. Our building is fully accessible, with wide double doors, ramps and a disabled toilet. We keep our spaces uncluttered to support children with visual impairments and to create a calm, organised setting that reduces overstimulation.
We encourage positive behaviour through adult modelling and support children to communicate, problem‑solve and work with their peers before adults step in. When needed, we can provide 1:1 support, and our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) works closely with the West Berkshire Early Years Support Team and other professionals if further guidance is required.
We take a flexible, collaborative approach for children with additional needs. Parents are involved in creating support plans, reviewing progress and sharing feedback. If something isn’t working, we explore alternative strategies and seek additional services or resources. Regular assessments help us ensure the best outcomes, and we maintain open communication with families and professionals, reflecting our ethos of working as a team.
Our Pre‑School Supervisor, Tina, is our SENCo and has over 10 years of experience. Her training includes ASD, Speech and Language, basic Makaton, Positive Behaviour and Proprioception.
School Transition Support
When your child moves on to a new setting or school, our Special Needs Coordinator and the rest of the team work closely with them to help them feel prepared. We talk with your child about the upcoming change, how they feel about it, and what they can look forward to.
Our SENCo will liaise directly with the SENCo at the new school, ensuring all relevant reports are shared. She will also speak with the headteacher and other key staff to discuss your child’s needs. We contact every receiving school to invite the new teacher to visit our setting and meet your child. Throughout the year, we arrange visits to local primary schools, and if needed, we organise additional visits with our SENCo accompanying your child to support a smooth transition.
Once your child has settled into their new school, we follow up with a phone call to check on their progress.
St Peter's Pre-School, Southend Road, Bradfield Southend,Berkshire, RG7 6EU
Ofsted registration number 508013
Tel : 0118 974 4000
Email: teachers@stpeterspreschool.org.uk
