At Nicholas Chamberlaine we believe that our own school community should provide every child with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We have worked closely with Warwickshire Local authority and their partners to develop the groundbreaking Warwickshire Inclusion Charter, which has been recognised at a national level including by the Chartered College of Teaching.

This charter reinforces the pledge to inclusion and the county’s commitment to providing an inclusive education for all children and young people.

The Inclusion Charter has been created to set out a shared vision for schools across the county using the four cornerstones of:

• ‘Welcome and Care’, understanding that every child is an individual;
• ‘Value and include’ remembering that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility;
• ‘Communicate’
• ‘Work in Partnership’, working together to recognise need and support families on their journey.

This will support schools and families to consider and develop how they can work together to improve the experience of all children and staff in schools and demonstrate to others how they are doing this.

We have high expectations of all students and we are committed to ensuring that all our students have excellent attendance. We strongly believe that students should make the most of their time at school, not just academically, but also through enriching experiences and shared traditions. We are committed to ensure all our students achieve their best. We provide additional support when needed, for example after school interventions, short-term intervention learning programmes in our Hub facility or other learning interventions developed on an individual needs basis.

Hannah Roberts is our appointed SENDCo. To speak with Ms Roberts please contact the school office, details can be found on our contact page.

There is a wide range of support that families can access nationally and locally:

• If you have initial questions or concerns about a possible SEND need useful information and agency support can be found here
• If you are at crisis point and need immediate support, the Children and Young Person Advice Helpline can provide help. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) want to support you during difficult times and has developed a 24/7 telephone advice helpline run by the Rise Crisis and Home Treatment team which provide multi-disciplinary support to children and young people under the age of 18 years. Telephone Number Freephone 08081 966798 (select Option 2). This freephone line is available 24/7, but with an advice-only service outside the core hours of 8am-8pm.
• If you have a child with a SEND need useful information and support can be found at warwickshire.gov.uk/send
• If you currently struggling to navigate the SEND assessment system you can also access support through Warwickshire Sendiass
• Information on annual Health Checks available to anyone over 14 years old that have a Learning SEND need can be found on the following website: childfriendlywarwickshire.co.uk, or by watching the video below:

Click here to see Warwickshire County Council’s local offer

NEST Specialist Resource Provision

Welcome to Our New Resource Provision NEST

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Resource Provision NEST (Nuture, Empower, Support and Transform), designed to offer specialised support and education for students with additional learning needs. Our goal is to create an inclusive, supportive environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential. The provision creates an inclusive learning space for about 12 students, offering a curriculum tailored to each individual’s needs. It helps students develop essential social and communication skills in a nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and academic progress. Warwickshire LA authorises all admissions so they are responsible for the allocation of places in the provision.

What is Our Resource Provision?

Our Resource Provision is a dedicated space within the school where students with specific needs can access tailored support. It is designed for children who may require extra help with communication, social interaction, sensory processing, or other learning challenges including students on the autism spectrum. We offer a personalised learning environment that compliments the mainstream classroom experience.

Who Can Benefit from the Resource Provision?

This provision is designed for students who have been identified as requiring additional support, particularly those with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our specialist team works closely with families, students, and external professionals to ensure each child receives the individualised care and education they need.