SEND Information
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SEND Statement

At Holy family every child is loved and valued, reflected in our school mission, ‘As a family we live, love, learn and celebrate with Jesus.’ Our school values of Trust, Honesty, Sharing, Acceptance and Family are at the heart of all we do to enable all pupils to thrive and achieve their God-given potential.

Inclusivity is at the heart of our Catholic mission, central to this is support for pupils with special education needs (SEN) to ensure all children receive the education they are entitled to in order to progress both academically, socially and emotionally.

This is achieved by working in collaboration with our parents, as every child’s first teacher.  We work together to provide personalised learning plans, within a nurturing learning environment whilst having high expectations for all children; regardless of their starting points.

Driven by research informed practices, we provide high quality teaching, knowing that this is vital for all pupils, but especially those with SEN. We aim to remove the barriers to learning and participation to promote high standards for all.If you have a question or would like to discuss your child’s needs, then please email Mrs Angela Micklethwaite at: sendco@holyfamily.herts.sch.uk
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Mrs Angela Micklethwaite is our SEND leader, contact details are as follows:
sendco@holyfamily.herts.sch.uk
01707 375518

SEND Information

SEND Offer
SEND Policy
SEND Information Report
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Hertfordshire Local Offer

The Hertfordshire Local Offer informs parents and young people of the special educational needs and disabilities services that are available in Hertfordshire and how to access them. Please find more information here
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DSPL Area 5

DSPL Area 5 (Welwyn and Hatfield) covers 32 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 3 special schools and nursery settings.

DSPL (Developing Special Provision Locally) is a Hertfordshire-wide partnership approach where parents, staff in early years settings and schools, further education colleges, local authority officers and representatives from other agencies, work together as part of an Area Group, reviewing and developing the range of provision and support services available to their local community that :‍

  • Meets the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), aged 0-25, as close to home as possible

  • Improves outcomes for wellbeing and attainment

  • Widens choice for children and parers/carers

  • Removes barriers to learning

  • Uses resources more effectively

Click here to find out more information.
There is a wealth of information and support under the Families section

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School Family Workers

The School Family Workers are employed by the Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield Schools Partnership to support families across Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. Click here to find out more
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Neurodiversity Resources

Supporting your Neurodivergent Child - Handbook
Neurodiversity Service Directory
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The Neurodiversity Support Hub
The Hub offers expert support for Neurodiversity, providing answers to any questions, big or small, and offering a listening ear. No diagnosis is required to access this support, which is available to parents, carers, and professionals.  Call the team on 01727 833963 (answerphone available out of hours) or email at
 supporthub@add-vance.org‍‍

Digital Webinars
On-demand digital webinars for parents, carers, and professionals relating to Autism, ADHD and navigating the SEND world.
They can be accessed here‍‍

The Toolbox
A dedicated website for ADHD and Autism support, offering inspirational content, self-help tools, and interactive livestreams. It also guides users to additional services and interventions in Hertfordshire.  The website has an anonymous live chat which provides a safe and supportive environment for young individuals to discuss their feelings and concerns with a live person.  All accessible at thetoolbox.mindler.co.uk
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Understanding my Autism/ADHD Workshops
These workshops are for Hertfordshire children aged 7-16 with Autism, ADHD, or both. Workshops are delivered in group settings and are available both online and face-to-face.  Referrals can be made by parents, carers, or professionals.  
For more information and updates on Autumn term availability, visit thetoolbox.mindler.co.uk
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