--- title: "SEND Information" url: "https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/send-information" school: "Melbourne Infant School" --- [Our Open Sessions for children starting school in 2027 are now available to book! Click here to find out more.](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-09-11-open-sessions-for-prospective-parents-carers-children-due-to-start-school-in-september-20) # SEND Information Verity Howell is our SENCo. She is responsible for assisting class teachers to identify those children who may need extra support. Her role involves working with children, teachers, parents and outside agencies such as the school nurse, speech therapists and educational psychologists. She works with teachers to analyse progress and data, in this way it is hoped that all children at our school will meet their potential, if not exceed it. If you need to contact our SENDCo, please ring the school office or email vhowell@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk **Derbyshire SEND Local Offer** The Derbyshire Local Offer is in place to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers. It provides clear information about available services and provision, including how to apply for an assessment, early years support, education and learning, care services, preparing for adulthood, health and wellbeing, financial support and travel and transport. The Derbyshire Local Offer contains useful resources for families. The Local Offer includes a directory of local SEND services, support groups, and activities, empowering families to make informed decisions and enhance the quality of life for children and young people with SEND in Derbyshire. Please see the link below for Derbyshire's Local Offer: ### SEND Information Derbyshire SEND Local Offer 1.37 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/files/documents/Local_Offer_A4_Poster_2025_1-sided.pdf) SEN Information Report 168 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/files/documents/SEND_Information_Report_Feb_2026.pdf) SEND Policy 181 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/files/documents/SEND_POlicy_January_2026.pdf) Accessibility Plan 2026-29 201 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/files/documents/Accessibility_Plan_2026-29.pdf) ### Our School - [Our School](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/welcome) - [British Values](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/british-values) - [ Welcome](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/welcome) - [Safeguarding](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/safeguarding) - [SEND Information](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/send-information) - [Breakfast and After School Clubs](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/parents/activities) - [Equality Objectives](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/equality-objectives) - [Financial Information](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/financial-information) - [GDPR](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/gdpr) - [Mental Health and Wellbeing ](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/mental-health-and-well-being) - [Ofsted Report and Assessment Results](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/ofsted-and-results) - [Policies](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/pupil-premium) - [School Dinners](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/schooldinners) - [School Vision and Values](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/mission-statement) - [Sports Funding](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/sports-funding) - [Vacancies](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies) ![Melbourne Infant School](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/images/logo/bubblegumsans2.png) **Melbourne Infant School** Packhorse Road Melbourne DE73 8JE ### Useful Links - [Staff Email](https://outlook.office.com/owa) - [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/Melbourne-Infant-School-163897763979916/) ### Resources - [Bug Club](https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0) - [Phonics Play](http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/) © Copyright 2016–2026 Melbourne Infant School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)