Introduction

At Brandon Primary Academy, we recognise that all pupils are entitled to a quality of provision that will enable them to achieve their potential. We believe in positive intervention, removing barriers to learning, raising expectations and levels of achievement and working in partnership with other agencies in order to provide a positive educational experience for all our pupils including those with a special educational need or disability.

Our SEND Information Report – which is part of Durham County Council’s Local Offer – provides details about how we support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in our school.

Please view our SEND Information Report below which was updated for September 2025. This SEND Information Report should be read alongside the school’s SEND Policy, the Equalities Information and Objectives and the Accessibility Plan.

Brandon Primary Academy SEND Information Report Sep 2025

Key Contacts

• Mr Chris Baines is our Executive Headteacher and can be contacted by phoning the school on 0191 3780038 or sending an email to admin@@brandonprimaryschool.co.uk
• Mrs Katie McGough is our Head of School and can be contacted by phoning the school on 0191 3780038 or sending an email to admin@@brandonprimaryschool.co.uk
• Mrs Louise Stabler is our designated Special Needs Coordinator and can be contacted by phoning the school on 0191 3780038 or sending an email to admin@@brandonprimaryschool.co.uk
• Mrs Pat Nelson is our designated SEND Governor and can be contacted by phoning the school on 0191 3780038 or sending an email to admin@@brandonprimaryschool.co.uk

SEND Admissions

For information on the admission of pupils with a disability, please visit the School Admissions section of our website and view the Accessibility Plan in our School Policies section.

If you would like to discuss your child’s SEND in more detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

The full range of local support available for children/ young people with SEND and their families within and outside of school can be found in the County Durham Local Offer.

Parents/carers can contact the Durham Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS) on 0191 587 3541 or 03000 267 007. Alternatively, you can email at sendiass@durham.gov.uk or complete the contact form through their website at Durham SEND IASS. This is a free, confidential service for young people who have SEND and their parent/carers. The service is available whether or not the young person has an Education Health Care Plan.