Finding the Right Information and Advice

We know that finding information about special educational needs, disabilities and family support can sometimes feel overwhelming. This page brings together useful school documents, local services and trusted organisations to help families find the information they need.

Whether you are looking for advice about your child's learning, development, wellbeing or additional needs, we hope these resources provide a helpful starting point.

Clicking on the bold text will take you directly to those websites or policies.

 

School Policies and Key Documents

Our school documents explain how we identify and support children's needs, promote accessibility and work in partnership with families.

• SEND Information Report 2026–27 - Explains the support available at Bewdley Primary School, how we identify and respond to SEND, and how we work with families and external professionals.
• SEND Policy - Sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and supporting children with special educational needs.
• Accessibility Plan 2025–2028 - Explains how we aim to improve access to the curriculum, school environment and information for disabled pupils.
• Other relevant school policies, including safeguarding, admissions, supporting pupils with medical conditions, intimate care and complaints, can be found on our school policies page.

Worcestershire SEND Information and Guidance

• Worcestershire SEND Local Offer - Information about education, health, social care and other services available to children and young people with SEND and their families in Worcestershire.
• Worcestershire Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision - Guidance explaining the types of support and adjustments that schools and other educational settings are expected to consider as part of their inclusive provision.
• Worcestershire SEND Graduated Response - Information about the Assess, Plan, Do, Review approach used to identify needs, provide support and review its effectiveness.

Independent Advice and Family Support

• Herefordshire and Worcestershire SENDIASS - Free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND and their parents or carers.
• IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - Free, legally based information and advice about SEND, including SEN Support, Education, Health and Care Plans and families' rights.
• Our Supporting Families and Wellbeing Offer - Information about the support available through Bewdley Primary School for children and families, including emotional wellbeing and practical family support.

Specialist Information and Resources

The following organisations provide further information and guidance about particular areas of development or additional need.

• Worcestershire Children's Speech and Language Therapy (NHS) - Advice and information about children's speech, language and communication development, including resources for families.
• Attention Autism - Information about an approach designed to develop attention, shared engagement and communication.
• National Autistic Society - Information, advice and resources for autistic people and their families.
• Autism West Midlands - Regional information, guidance and support for autistic people and their families.
• Worcestershire Umbrella Service (NHS) - Information about the local neurodevelopmental service and guidance for families.
• ADHD UK – Information and resources to help families understand ADHD, including assessment pathways and support for children and young people.
• Worcestershire Neurodivergence Zone – Local information about autism, ADHD, assessment pathways and support available to children and families in Worcestershire.
• British Dyslexia Association - Information and practical guidance about dyslexia and supporting literacy development.
• Down's Syndrome Association - Advice, resources and support for people with Down's syndrome and their families.
• Contact – For Families with Disabled Children – Free information, advice and support for families raising children with disabilities or additional needs, including practical guidance on everyday challenges.

Working Together

These organisations provide useful information but every child's circumstances are different. You do not need to know which service or resource is most appropriate before speaking to us.

If you have concerns about your child's learning, development or wellbeing, please speak to their class teacher or contact our Inclusion Team. We will be happy to listen, discuss your concerns and help you consider the next steps.

If you need help understanding any of the information on this page or accessing it in another format, please contact the school office on 01299 403796.