Striving For The Best In Everyone
Additional Support at CADF
At Crofton Anne Dale Federation, we believe every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), feel valued and supported. Our aim is to work in partnership with our families to make sure every child feels happy, safe and ready to learn.
Inclusion Leader : Miss M Keens
Please contact the school office or email the admin team to arrange an appointment or to request a call back.
SEND School Links and Useful Resources
What does support look like at CADF?
At Crofton Anne Dale Federation, we take pride in our inclusive ethos and our universal offer for all children. Every child is valued, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential, regardless of their individual needs. Our approach ensures that high-quality teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do, providing a strong foundation for every pupil.
Our Universal Offer
We believe that inclusion starts in the classroom. All children benefit from:
- High-quality, adapted teaching tailored to meet diverse learning needs.
- A nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing, safety and the consideration of meeting every pupil's 5 C needs.
- Access to a broad and ambitious curriculum enriched with opportunities for personal growth.
- An environment that provides both visual and verbal forms of communication

Tiers of Support
Our provision is structured in tiers to ensure the right level of support at the right time using a graduated response:
- Universal Support – Provision that is readily available to all our children alongside quality first Teaching for all pupils
- Targeted Support – Additional interventions for children who need extra help.
- Specialist Support – Individualised support and advice from outside professionals for children with more complex needs.
We work in partnership with families, staff, and external professionals to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.Our full SEND Information Report explains our approach in detail




Examples of our support at CADF:
- Nurture Groups
- 1:1 and group ELSA provision
- Forestry
- Breakfast club
- Animal Care
- Treehouse
- Phonic Intervention
- HLTA Speech and Language intervention
- Maths Intervention
- Social & Communication group interventions
Our TEAM

Communication with parents when there is a concern

