SEND Unit
Our SEND Unit provide specialist, nurturing pathways within Honeywell Primary, enabling children with speech, language and communication needs to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging.
At Honeywell’s SEND Unit for children aged 4- 11, we deliver high-quality, personalised support that develops communication, independence and confidence.
Through our Sunflowers (EY/KS1) and Cornflowers (KS2) units, we:
- integrate specialist teaching with meaningful mainstream experiences
- build strong communication foundations
- support children to successfully transition within and beyond primary education
- work in close partnership with families, professionals and the Trust
This reflects the Mercian Educational Trust commitment to inclusion, ambition and excellence for all.
Our Approach
At Honeywell, communication is the golden thread that runs through everything we do. Our curriculum is built around children's developmental needs, ensuring that learning is meaningful, engaging and personalised rather than simply following a traditional curriculum model.
Through story-based learning, vocabulary development, sensory exploration, continuous provision and real-life experiences, we help children develop confidence, communication skills and independence. Assessment focuses on individual progress and is informed by EHCP outcomes, Development Matters, AET frameworks, SCERTS approaches and Evidence for Learning.
We believe children learn best when communication is embedded throughout the day—from arrival routines and play experiences to community visits and personal development activities. This integrated approach enables children to develop the skills they need to communicate, participate and succeed in school and everyday life.
The positive progress seen in children's engagement, confidence and communication reflects the dedication of our staff team, who are committed to providing a nurturing, aspirational and inclusive learning environment for every child.
Core Aims
Communication First
- Prioritise speech, language and communication development across all learning
- Use specialist, evidence-informed approaches to meet EHCP outcomes
- Ensure every child has a voice and can express themselves confidently
- (Aligned to identified local need for SLCN provision)
Belonging and Inclusion
- Provide a safe, nurturing base where children feel understood and valued
- Enable meaningful inclusion in mainstream classes and school life
- Celebrate individuality while building a strong sense of community
Personalised Pathways
- Deliver tailored learning linked closely to EHCP targets
- Use small-group and individual support to remove barriers to learning
- Adapt curriculum, environment and teaching to meet each child’s needs
- (Reflects current personalised, small-scale intervention model)
Independence and Life Skills
- Develop independence, resilience and emotional regulation
- Provide opportunities for real-life learning (e.g. functional skills, outdoor learning)
- Prepare pupils for successful transitions to the next stages of education
Expert Teaching and Partnership
- Ensure staff are highly trained in SLCN and inclusive practice
- Work closely with therapists, the Local Authority and Trust specialists
- Build strong relationships with families as partners in learning
Seamless Progression (Sunflowers → Cornflowers)
- Ensure continuity from early development (Sunflowers) to preparation for transition (Cornflowers)
- Gradually increase independence, communication complexity and curriculum access
- Maintain consistent approaches, expectations and support
Frequently Asked Questions
How to contact the SEND Unit
Telephone: 01905 423228
Email: hpsoffice@metacademies.org.uk
How are children placed into the SEND Unit?
Places within our SEND Unit provisions are allocated through a separate admissions process through Worcestershire Local Authority and are only for children with EHCPs in place that fit the designations of our provisions. Children are not able to move from our mainstream classes into our resource base classes unless this is through the Worcestershire admissions process.
Some key facts about Honeywell SEND Unit:
Sunflowers (EYFS/KS1) and Cornflowers (KS2) are specialist Inclusion Units within Honeywell Primary School, providing highly personalised support for children with speech, language and communication needs and other complex learning needs.
Children spend most of their school day within the provision, accessing a carefully adapted curriculum and specialist teaching designed around their individual strengths, needs and EHCP outcomes.
Learning is primarily delivered through the Trust's Explore and Discover curriculum pathways, with a strong focus on communication, independence, personal development and functional life skills.
Our specialist staff work closely with families, therapists and external professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
Children benefit from a nurturing environment that combines specialist provision with meaningful opportunities to participate in the wider life of the school and local community.