Inclusion is a really important part of life at St James and all children with additional needs are valued members of our school community.

Our SENDCo, Mrs Hobbs, leads a team of SEN specialists and 1:1 support staff in the mainstream school and Mrs Pace leads our SEMH provision known as the PARC.

The SEN Information Report below details the SEN offer from St James and includes links to the provision from the local authority but if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Hobbs on 01604 751475 / senco@stjames.pdet.org.uk, or catch her on the school gate each morning.

The PARC (Pupil Assessment & Reintegration Centre) at St James offers a 16-week nurture provision for children from across West Northamptonshire Schools. The children who access the provision have trauma or attachment related needs, social, behavioural, emotional or wellbeing needs which could become long-term barriers to learning and attainment. The children have been identified through the Local Authority HARPS pathway as needing additional support. The children attending the provision do not have an EHCP and are dual registered with their home school for the duration of the placement.

Please note: access to the PARC is through the LA's HARPS pathway and not directly through the school.

St James has an internal specialised provision called The Ark. This provision has been developed to support our youngest children with significant social, communication and interaction and ASD difficulties. The purpose built, low sensory, tailored environment provides matches the pupil’s needs and ensures access to an appropriate curriculum. ,

To access our SEN policies, please follow the link below.