SEN
Grendon CE Primary is a highly inclusive mainstream school. Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs is a very important part of our work and you can read more about this in our SEN Information Report, accessible below.
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Pupil Mentoring
The school's Pupil Mentoring initiative has been designed in-house and runs through the Global Curriculum to raise the profile of and support children's well-being and mental health. The school believes that children's mental health should be prioritised alongside their academic achievements. Year 6 pupils are trained as Peer Tutors and, each term, work closely with younger children in school..
Children are asked to respond to a series of statements linked to children's views about themselves and school as well as the school's vision for children to become independent learners, responsible individuals and global citizens. Children's response to each statement – yes, no or sometimes – is purely their own view at that moment in time and the school uses this information to look for whole school trends and individual pupil needs. The role of the Peer Tutors is to carefully oversee this self-assessment, rephrasing statements or clarifying with examples so that it is understood and accessible to all children.
Whilst responses show a very positive picture overall, by understanding specific needs the school is able to offer prompt interventions to support children's well-being where necessary.
The chart below is an example of selected whole school responses from the latest round of Pupil Mentoring in the Summer Term 2024.
Family Support
National Organisations
Family Lives:targeted early intervention and crisis support to families, includng a helpline and support with a wide range of issues
Gingerbread: single parent helpline and website with a range of advice and information
Child Law Advice: free specialist legal advice and information on child, family and education law
Family Links: practical advice, ideas and resources to support parents and carers to get the best out of family life
Place2Be: practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour
Services in Northamptonshire
0-19 Services to support families in Northamptonshire
Service Six: support for pupils on a range of issues, including anxiety
SEND Support Service: SEN support for children and families with SEN
Families Information Service: free impartial information on a range of issues
Young Northants: advice and information for teenagers and young adults.
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust: support in managing conflict
Hope for Families: not-for-profit Christian organisation offering a range of courses to support families.
Youth Works: support programmes for young people: and families and regular Parent Support Drop-Ins.
Health and Well-Being
Children’s Services NHS 0-19 Team: support for a range of issues including eating, toileting, behaviour or anxiety.
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service: helpline 0300 0120154
Domestic Abuse
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or you are concerned that someone is experiencing some form of abuse, advice and support can be found on the following websites:
Northampton Domestic Abuse Service
Protecting children from domestic abuse | NSPCC Learning
Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
