Our SEND Vision
Growing confidence, independence and resilience together
At St Thomas of Canterbury, we believe every child is unique and full of potential. Our aim is to create an inclusive, nurturing community where all pupils feel valued, supported and inspired to grow — in confidence, independence and resilience.
We work in partnership with families and professionals to help every child flourish, both academically and personally. Together, we support children to become engaged, curious learners who can communicate confidently, build positive relationships, and take pride in their achievements.
High-quality teaching lies at the heart of everything we do. We plan and adapt our lessons and curriculum carefully so that every pupil can access learning, experience success, and develop a lifelong love of learning — whatever their needs may be.
We know that parents and carers are the people who know their child best, and we deeply value your insight. We listen carefully to your views and to your child’s voice, making sure they are at the centre of all decisions about support and provision.
We work closely with a range of professionals to identify and understand needs, and we use their guidance to shape our classroom practice. Most support takes place within the classroom through inclusive strategies and tailored teaching, but sometimes your child may also benefit from small-group or one-to-one sessions for a short period of time.
For more details about our Integrated Resource (The Hive) for pupils with complex physical needs, please visit the SEND Integrated Resource section of our school website.
If you would like to talk about your child’s needs or have any questions about SEND support in school, please don’t hesitate to contact our SENCO, Miss McKay, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. — we are always happy to listen and work with you.
SENCO: Lauren McKay
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This school has liaised with the Local Authority to produce a Local Offer entry for this school. This can be found in the Sheffield Directory.
