Criftins C of E Primary School and Nursery is an all-inclusive setting.  

The education of children is planned to meet the needs of all pupils.  Trips, sporting activities, enrichment days, clubs and everyday classwork are planned with all children in mind.  No child is disadvantaged because of his or her needs.  

• 'The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding.  The ethos of caring for others permeates the school and its work on a daily basis.' Ofsted 2016
• 'Rates of progress for disabled pupils or those with special educational needs across the school compare favourably with those of other pupils, with some making exceptional progress from their starting points.  This is as a result of the rapid identification of additional needs, creative use of targeted additional support and very close monitoring of impact.' Ofsted 2016

The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child (see link below) and Understanding Your Child SEND – from toddler to teens - groups from January 2026.

These 10 week groups aim to:

•             Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

•             Promote the development of parent/child relationship

•             Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

•             Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

•             Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

They are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT and Sleep Tight with SEND groups (see link below) from January and February 2026 

These 5 week workshops cover:

•             Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

•             Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try

•             Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues

There is also a Parenting Help and Support Line (see link below) which reflects the inclusive offer to all families.

The Parenting Team | Shropshire Council

The Parenting Team | Shropshire Council (Local Offer/SEND)

Miss Sarah Burgess

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator