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Supporting every child with warmth, expertise and care

Hollywood Park Nursery School is an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is valued, understood and supported to thrive. Some children need additional help with communication, learning, sensory processing or social development — and we work closely with families to provide thoughtful, personalised support.

This SEND Information Report explains how we identify needs, how we support children, and how we work with families and professionals.

Our SEND Ethos

We believe every child is capable, curious and full of potential. Our Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice (OAIP) ensures all children benefit from inclusive, communication‑rich, sensory‑aware teaching.

Our SEND approach is rooted in:

• warm, attuned relationships

• predictable routines and gentle transitions

• nature‑rich learning

• sensory‑rich experiences

• communication‑focused practice

• small‑step developmental pathways

• close partnership with families

We adapt our curriculum and environment so every child can participate confidently.

How We Identify SEND

We identify needs early through:

• close observation

• conversations with families

• developmental checkpoints

• strengths‑based summaries

• small‑group notes

• professional advice (where appropriate)

If we notice a child may need additional support, we:

• share observations sensitively

• listen to family insight

• agree next steps together

• put early help in place

• monitor progress regularly

Early identification helps us respond with care and precision.

How We Support Children with SEND

We offer support at different levels, including SEN Short Notes, Targeted Support and Enhanced Support, depending on each child’s needs.

Support is personalised and may include:

• adapted environments

• sensory supports

• visual timetables and communication aids

• Makaton signing

• intensive interaction

• small‑group learning

• targeted interventions

• calm spaces for regulation

• nature‑rich experiences

• 1:1 or small‑step teaching

• specialist input (where needed)

Children access the full EYFS curriculum through thoughtful adaptations and responsive teaching.

Children access learning through our developmental curriculum pathways (2s, 3s, 4s and Resource Base), ensuring teaching matches each child’s stage of development.

The Graduated Response

We follow the Assess – Plan – Do – Review cycle:

Assess We observe, listen and gather information from families and professionals.

Plan We agree targets and strategies together.

Do We implement support through daily practice, small‑group learning and targeted interventions.

Review We meet with families to discuss progress and adjust support.

This cycle ensures support is responsive and meaningful.

Our Resource Base

Some children benefit from a highly structured, sensory‑rich environment. Our Resource Base provides specialist SEND provision for children aged 2–4 with significant and complex needs.

It offers:

• low‑arousal spaces

• sensory‑rich learning

• communication‑focused practice

• small‑step developmental pathways (S1–S7)

• close partnership with families

• specialist professional input

More information is available on our Resource Base page.

Working with Families

Families are central to our SEND approach. We:

• meet regularly to share progress

• celebrate strengths

• co‑create targets

• offer guidance and reassurance

• work together through transitions

• value family insight in every decision

We believe strong relationships create strong outcomes.

Working with External Professionals

When needed, we work with:

• Speech and Language Therapists

• Occupational Therapists

• Physiotherapists

• Educational Psychologists

• Health visitors

• Portage

• Stockport SEND services

We follow professional advice to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Transition Support

We provide enhanced transition support for children with SEND, including:

• additional visits

• photo books

• visual supports

• transition meetings

• shared targets

• close communication with receiving settings

Transitions are gentle, planned and child‑centred.

Accessibility

Our nursery is accessible for children with SEND. We offer:

• adapted environments

• sensory‑friendly spaces

• accessible outdoor areas

• visual supports

• flexible routines

• inclusive practice across all rooms

We make reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.

Complaints About SEND Provision

If families have concerns about SEND support, they can:

1. Speak to their child’s key person

2. Speak to the SENCO

3. Speak to the Headteacher

4. Contact the Governing Body

5. Contact Stockport SENDIASS of IPSEA for independent advice

We aim to resolve concerns quickly, kindly and collaboratively.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk about your child’s development or SEND support, please contact:

SENCO: Melanie Lee

Headteacher: Catherine Armstrong

Telephone: 0161 480 3913

Email: headteacher@hollywoodpark.stockport.sch.uk

We are always here to help.