Business Details
Inclusive Primary Education in Liverpool
At Blueberry Park, we cultivate a diverse and inclusive community where every child thrives through exceptional learning experiences. Established to nurture academic excellence and personal growth, our institution prioritises holistic development through core values of Ambition, Safety, Perseverance, Inclusivity, Respect, and Excellence. With a dedicated team of educators and support staff, we deliver a dynamic curriculum tailored to meet individual needs while fostering a safe, supportive environment. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures children receive targeted support through quality first teaching and additional interventions when required.We actively engage parents as partners in their child's education, maintaining transparent communication and responsive care. Recognised for our inclusive ethos, we provide specialist services for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, supported by external agencies and tailored programmes. Our mental health initiatives, pastoral care systems, and extracurricular activities reinforce our dedication to developing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. Through regular feedback mechanisms and community collaborations, we maintain accountability while celebrating the unique achievements of every pupil in our care.
Services
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs
Mental Health Support
English as Additional Language
Parental Engagement Programmes
After School Clubs
SEND Information Service
Educational Psychology Access
Community Partnerships
Inclusion Initiatives
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 100% attendance focus with reasonable adjustments for all needs
- Our SENCo team holds 20+ years combined experience in special educational needs
- We implement the Engagement Model for pupils working below national curriculum levels
- Our mental health team includes certified practitioners with NHS partnership access
- We offer EAL support with professional translation services for multilingual families
What people say
Safe learning environment
Excellent SEN provision
Supportive staff
Inclusive ethos
Responsive communication
Services
Special Educational Needs
Our specialist SEN provision delivers tailored educational strategies for children with diverse learning requirements. The dedicated SENCo team collaborates with external agencies to implement individualised support plans. With graduated approach frameworks and regular parent consultations, we ensure every child receives appropriate interventions while maintaining full access to our curriculum.
Mental Health Support
Our mental health team provides comprehensive emotional wellbeing support through in-school interventions and NHS partnerships. Certified practitioners deliver targeted assistance while promoting resilience-building activities. We maintain crisis care access through Alder Hey CAMHS and offer regular mental health workshops for pupils and families.
English as Additional Language
Our EAL provision supports multilingual learners through culturally responsive teaching and professional translation services. We celebrate linguistic diversity while developing English proficiency across all curriculum areas. Parents receive tailored communication support to ensure full engagement with their child's educational journey.
Parental Engagement
We foster strong home-school partnerships through regular communication channels and inclusive events. Our half-termly inclusion coffee mornings and workshops provide opportunities for parental input. Feedback mechanisms ensure family perspectives directly inform our continuous improvement processes.
Educational Partnerships
We maintain strategic partnerships with 25+ external agencies to enhance pupil support. Collaborations include NHS services, educational psychology teams, and specialist charities. These relationships ensure comprehensive provision for academic, social, and emotional development across our diverse student population.
People
Mrs R Lancaster
Head Teacher
With extensive leadership experience, Mrs Lancaster oversees strategic development and daily operations. She champions inclusive education while maintaining high academic standards across all year groups.
Mrs K Gelling
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Gelling supports whole-school improvement initiatives and curriculum development. She coordinates staff training programmes to maintain teaching excellence aligned with national standards.
Miss L Scott
SENCo / Assistant Headteacher
Miss Scott leads special educational needs provision with 15+ years' experience. She manages individual support plans and coordinates external agency collaborations for SEN/D pupils.
Mr M Walwyn
Chair of Governors
Mr Walwyn provides strategic oversight as governing body chair. He ensures statutory compliance while supporting the school's vision for inclusive education and community engagement.
Mrs K Albiston
School Business Manager
Mrs Albiston manages operational and financial aspects of school administration. She ensures efficient resource allocation to support educational priorities and staff development.
Questions
What SEN support does Blueberry Park offer?
We provide specialist SEN provision with dedicated SENCo leadership, individualised support plans, and partnerships with external agencies like NHS therapy services.
How does the school support mental health?
Our mental health team offers in-school support while connecting families with Alder Hey CAMHS crisis care. We deliver resilience-building activities and regular wellbeing workshops.
What EAL services are available?
We provide professional translation services, culturally responsive teaching, and tailored communication support for multilingual families and pupils.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through half-termly coffee mornings, workshops, and regular consultations. We value family input in shaping our inclusive educational approach.
What partnerships enhance learning?
We collaborate with 25+ organisations including NHS services, educational psychologists, and specialist charities to enrich pupil support and development opportunities.
How are SEND needs addressed?
Using the graduated approach framework, we implement tailored interventions supported by SENISS, EP services, and specialist equipment when required.
