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Ludwick Nursery School

Welcome to Inclusion

Every child belongs. Every child matters. Every child is uniquely valued.

At Ludwick Nursery School, we are committed to creating a place where every child can be themselves.

We believe inclusion begins with belonging. Every child is unique, with their own ways of communicating, connecting, exploring, learning and experiencing the world. We celebrate this diversity and recognise that there is no single way to be, play, learn or develop.

Our aim is to create an environment where every child feels safe, understood, accepted and valued for who they are. We continually reflect on how we can adapt our environment, relationships and practice so that every child can participate, flourish and feel that they belong.

Relationships Come First

We believe children thrive through trusting, responsive and nurturing relationships. Before we think about what a child needs to learn, we seek to understand who they are. We take time to build genuine connections and to recognise what helps each child feel safe, secure and ready to engage.

Through connection, curiosity and compassion, we seek to understand each child's experiences, strengths, interests and individual needs. By making thoughtful adjustments and responding flexibly, we create opportunities for every child to thrive.

Inclusion in Everyday Practice

Inclusion is not a separate activity or something that happens only when additional support is needed. It is woven into everything we do.

 This includes:

Getting to know the child
Understanding their interests, strengths, preferences, experiences and ways of communicating.
Flexible environments
Creating spaces that support a range of sensory, movement, comfort and exploration needs.
Responsive relationships
Providing warmth, connection, co-regulation and emotional support.
Valuing communication
Recognising, respecting and responding to all forms of communication.
Following children's interests
Using what matters to each child as a starting point for connection, curiosity and learning.
Removing barriers
Reflecting on our routines, expectations and environments to make participation meaningful, accessible and inclusive for all.
Working in Partnership with Families

You know your child in a way nobody else does. Your knowledge, experiences, hopes and insights are invaluable to us.

We want families to feel listened to, respected and genuinely involved. We believe children are best supported when families and practitioners work together, sharing knowledge, celebrating successes and thinking collaboratively about what helps each child feel happy, safe and understood. We welcome open conversations, value different perspectives and see every partnership as an opportunity. 

At Ludwick Nursery, inclusion is everyone's responsibility. This is led by Claire Turner and Angela Goonetilleke, both of whom are qualified SENCOs. 

They can be contacted via senco@ludwick.herts.sch.uk 

 “All  children with SEND are supported to become independent learners and they achieve well ” (Ofsted 2023)

We offer a regular SEN coffee morning support group for parents and carers. These are held in the family room. This group provides a safe informal space for parents and carers to connect with each other, share their experiences and learn together.  

hertfordshire send strategy 2026 2029.pdf

 

Update regarding Enrichment Group (155.61KB)

The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer

The Neurodiversity Hub (hertfordshire.gov.uk)

Speech and Language UK: Information and support

FOLLOW | Ideas to help with speech and language