At Lee Royd Nursery School, we recognise that every child is an individual who has individual needs that will affect their learning.
The Special Educational Needs Coordinator , SENCo, is Miss Jennefer MacKenzie.
Miss MacKenzie can be contacted by ringing 01254 231725 or emailing j.mackenzie@lee-royd.lancs.sch.uk
We are committed to the equal inclusion of all pupils and if children find learning more challenging than others we offer extra support to enable them to achieve their potential. We assess all children to identify their strengths and needs and how we can best support them.
WellComm 
WellComm is a toolkit used across Early Years settings to help identify children who may benefit from extra support with their speech, language, and communication development. At Lee Royd Nursery, all children aged two to three are assessed, along with any older children who may need additional support.
The WellComm assessment explores both expressive language (how children use words and communicate verbally) and receptive language (how well they understand what is being said to them). Children take part in simple activities such as following instructions, pointing to pictures, or engaging in play with specific toys. Key workers also use their everyday observations to build a full picture of each child’s communication skills.
Assessments are carried out in a relaxed, informal way and can be completed over several short sessions if needed. Most children enjoy the activities and respond positively to the one‑to‑one attention.
Following the assessment, key workers use guidance from the WellComm toolkit to support children’s next steps. Activities are fun, play‑based, and woven naturally into group times and daily routines, ensuring no child is ever singled out
SEN Local Offer
You can now view Lancashire’s SEND Local Offer, for more information about it click this link – Lancashire Local Offer
Here is a link to the latest Lancashire SEND directory. It is a directory for organisations and services that support or provide information, advice and activities for families including children and young people with SEND in Lancashire and nationally.
Please contact us or call into nursery at any time if you would like to talk to us about your child’s needs or if you would like to know how we can support your child’s development.
