Business Details
Empowering Every Child to Grow, Believe, and Achieve
Thomas Gray Primary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in Bootle and Sefton for many years. Our school fosters a collaborative partnership with parents, ensuring every child receives tailored support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, we provide specialized resources through The Nest, our SEN provision catering to children aged 2 to 11 with diverse needs. Our experienced team, including certified educators and specialists, works closely with external professionals to deliver personalized interventions.We pride ourselves on creating a safe, stimulating environment where children thrive, guided by our ethos of 'Grow, Believe, and Achieve'. Our curriculum extends beyond academic excellence, focusing on life skills, resilience, and safeguarding to prepare students for future challenges. Recognized for our commitment to diversity and community values, we ensure all children feel valued as part of the Thomas Gray family.
Services
Primary Education
SEN Support
Early Years Provision
Parent Partnerships
Curriculum Enrichment
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized SEN support through The Nest for children aged 2-11
- Our team includes certified educators and SEN specialists with extensive experience
- We maintain a 1:4 staff-to-pupil ratio in SEN classrooms for personalized attention
- Our curriculum integrates emotional regulation strategies like Zones of Regulation
- We collaborate with external professionals including speech and occupational therapists
Services
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the National Curriculum. Our approach combines academic instruction with personal development, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and creative subjects. Classes are taught by qualified teachers supported by teaching assistants to ensure individual attention and tailored learning plans.
SEN Support
The Nest offers specialized SEN provision for 45 children with social communication difficulties and special educational needs. Our facilities include sensory rooms, intervention spaces, and dedicated classrooms with 1:4 staff ratios. We require Education Health Care Plans for admission to these specialized units.
Early Years Provision
Our early years program caters to children aged 2-5 with social communication needs. The Robin Room provides morning and afternoon sessions for different age groups, featuring sensory areas and outdoor play spaces. We focus on foundational skills through play-based learning and structured activities.
People
Mrs R Rimmer
Headteacher
Mrs Rimmer leads Thomas Gray Primary School with over 15 years' experience in primary education. She champions inclusive learning and SEN provision, ensuring all children receive tailored support to achieve their potential.
Miss M Williams
Assistant Headteacher
Miss Williams supports strategic leadership at Thomas Gray, focusing on curriculum development and staff training. With expertise in special educational needs, she plays a key role in integrating inclusive practices across all school activities.
Miss S Briscoe
SENCO
Miss Briscoe co-ordinates special educational needs provision at Thomas Gray. She works closely with parents and external professionals to implement personalized learning plans, ensuring pupils with EHCPs receive appropriate support across all key stages.
Questions
What SEN provision does Thomas Gray offer?
The Nest provides 4 SEN units for 45 children aged 2-11 with social communication difficulties and special educational needs, featuring sensory rooms and specialist staff.
How does the school support parental involvement?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, parent meetings, and a dedicated pastoral officer. Parents receive guidance on supporting learning at home through workshops and resources.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver the National Curriculum with enrichment through themed learning, school visits, and personal development programs focusing on resilience and life skills.
How are SEN placements allocated?
Admission to The Nest requires an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and assessment of academic functioning significantly below chronological age, with placements from Reception to Year 6.
