'Pupils show high levels of respect...They know the qualities of a good friend and are sensitive to the needs of classmates who may struggle with their learning.'

Ofsted 2025

At Bowdon Church School, we strive to provide a fully inclusive environment, supporting and encouraging children to reach their full potential. Together with the pastoral team, our provision aims to create a loving, caring and respectful school in which we all feel the security of being in the hands of the Good Shepherd.

The school took part in the PiNS Project in 2025-26 (Partnership for inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools). This programme is a collaborative national initiative across England designed to help mainstream primary schools better support neurodiverse children. 

Schools were then encouraged to apply for accreditation, and we were awarded Silver accreditation - the first school in Trafford to receive this award! This was awarded to us for embedding inclusive practice, strengthening workforce knowledge, engaging families and improving outcomes for our children through cohesive working. We are very proud of the continued development of our inclusive practice at Bowdon Church School.
 

The school's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Coordinators are Mr Dylan McCarthy (SENDCo) and Mrs Steph Ailion (Assistant SENDCo).  They can be contacted by email at sendco@bowdoncs.org

Or by telephone: 0161 928 8907.

If your concern is regarding a child's social, emotional or mental health needs, you may also wish to contact Mrs Janine Weston via email pastoral@bowdoncs.org or telephone 0161 928 8907.

Please click on the link below for further information.

• Family Help

• Trafford's Local Offer
  Here is the link to Trafford's Special Educational Needs and Disability information. You can find further information on the Graduated Approach - the various levels of SEND - and what is entailed in the EHCP application process.

• The Link Newsletter
  The newsletter is produced every term. It is full of interesting articles as well as activities and holiday events that are coming up for families to enjoy.

• Trafford Neurodiversity Support

The TNS team offer support to families of pupils with SEND- this can be through advocating for children and young people or offering advice. 

• Trafford Speech and Language Therapy Services

This is the Facebook page for Trafford SALT services. They regularly post information about speech development as well as advice for parents and carers. 

Please see information about this school's approach to Special Educational Needs and Disability, below.

• Trafford's Educational Psychology Service Facebook Page
  The EP service post useful resources and links for parents/carers.

• SEND Code of Practice
  Bowdon Church School follows the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, which can be found here.

Trafford Services have compiled several 'padlets'. These combine multiple useful links to information and services for families of pupils with SEND.

• Trafford Padlet for Families
• Trafford Local Care Offers
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• Speech and Language Therapy Advice
• SENAS Padlet

This includes links to what's on at Trafford, specific SEND needs, information & advice for parents/ carers, course & groups for parents/ carers and age-specific information. 

 

Trafford SEND Local Offer

Find out what is on offer in your local area for a child or young person with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), and their families.

Trafford SEND Local Offer - parent carers video

Find out what is on offer in your local area for a child or young person with special educational needs or who are disabled (SEND) and their families. This video is aimed at parent carers.

Trafford SEND Local Offer - Young Person's video

Find out what is on offer in your local area if you are a young person with special educational needs or who are disabled (SEND). This video is aimed at young people living in Trafford.