Communication Support Base (CSB) at Benton Dene Primary

Our twelve place CSB classroom is run as part of the mainstream school and children follow the timetable of their mainstream class. Children are timetabled to attend the CSB for small group teaching and intervention programmes. Our speech and language therapist (SALT) is based in school so any child with a CSB place will receive SALT if appropriate.

Children who are allocated a place within the CSB must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and all admissions are decided by the Local Authority.

We recommend parents visit our provision and talk to staff before an application is made.

Ofsted Inspection 2024

"Pupils with SEND make exceptional progress. The school explores all ways to overcome any barriers to learning, such as drawing on staff’s expertise in school and seeking advice from external specialists. Pupils in the resourced provision receive high levels of care where their needs are fully met through appropriate support. This includes movement breaks, use of ear defenders and weighted blankets to support pupils’ sensory needs. Parents appreciate the support from school to help their children at home."

SEND Report / Our Local Offer

Information about our SEND Report / Local Offer can be found in the Parents and Carers menu.

Parental feedback

"Having the support of the CSB for my child in this matter is brilliant and the care the team has for her humbles me. She has an amazing team in the CSB and I truly can never express just how grateful I am for the support for her and myself. My child has a bubble of happiness that keeps her grounded and safe and I thank you all for that. She could hate school, instead she goes and loves it and I know she is 100 percent safe and looked after and cared about. Thank you and all your team for going above what is needed."