How do you identify Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

How does the setting/school/college know if children/young people need extra help and what should I do if I think my child/young person may have special educational needs?

Mrs Marie-Louise Binks is the Special Educational Needs Coordinator. If parents/carers have any concerns about their child's needs please contact her at the school.

How will you support my child with their special educational needs and disability?

How will early years setting/school/college staff support my child/young person?

There are twelve full time and one part time support staff who support all of the children in their learning. Some children have specific one-to-one support if they need it.

How will you make sure my child's education meet their needs?

How will the curriculum be matched to my child's young person's needs?

The children have helped devise the curriculum. The Pupil Leadership Team help staff to decide what they would like to learn. Teachers make adaptations to all lessons according to the needs of the children.

How will we know my child is progressing?

How will both you and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will you help me to support my child's/young person's learning?

We have regular meetings with parents/carers to discuss their child's progress. Parents/carers are welcome to contact school if they wish to discuss any aspect of their child's progress. Support Plans are also provided to detail outcomes for children to promote their learning and wellbeing.

How will you support my child's overall wellbeing?

What support will there be for my child's/young person's overall wellbeing?

We have four trained Listeners who deliver the Listening Matters programme. This is an opportunity for children to talk about their feelings and express any worries with staff in one-to-one weekly sessions. Qualified counsellors are also available who work with chidlren with higher level needs. In addition there is a Parent Support Advisor who can work closely with familes and the school to promote further support.

What specialist services and expertise is available at or accessed by the staff?

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the setting/school/college?

Links to Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, School Nurse, Occupational Therapists, sensory support services, Physiotherapists, behaviour support staff.

How are staff trained regarding SEND?

What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEND have had or are having?

Staff have engaged in a range of training to support children with a range of needs inlcuding British Sign Language, Lexia, dyslexia awareness, First Aid, Listening Matters, Better Reading Programme, ADHD provision

What activities outside the classroom will there be?

How will my child/young person be included in activities outside this classroom including school trips?

All children are invited to take part in all activities appropriate for their age.

How will you support my child's needs?

How accessible is the setting/school/college environment?

There are lots of steps in our school, however each level is accessible from outdoors.  Children's toilets are also accessible from outdoors. Each class has a member of support staff to promote independence and facilitate inclusion.

What is available to help my child with their education?

How are the setting's/school's/college's resources allocated and matched to children's/young people's special educational needs?

Every child is an individual and their needs will be assessed on an individual basis.  The school is well resourced and will use general school resources as well as any individual resources separately funded to support learning and inclusion of all children.

What support can I expect for my child?

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child/young person will receive?

Staff hold regular meetings with families and other professionals to discuss support needs for individual children.  Decisions will be made jointly wherever possible, given funding and staffing capacity.  Families are encouraged to discuss any concerns regarding support with staff.

How will I be involved in my child's education?

How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?

Parents/carers are the first teachers of their child.  They will be involved from induction to transition in all aspects of their child's learning in the school.  Regular parent/carer consultation meetings are held as well as less formal opportunities to work with your child in school.  Staff are available every morning and after school to discuss progress and any concerns with parents/carers.  In addition the Head Teacher can be contacted via the school office at any time. 

All volunteers in our school must undergo a DBS clearance for the safeguarding of all our children.

My child is going to be starting or leaving soon, how will you help them?

How will the setting/school/college prepare and support my child/young person to join the setting/school/college or the next stage of education and life?

There is a comprehensive induction programme in place to support children as they move onto their next stage of education. This includes meetings between staff and visits to the schools.