Hutton Henry Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

Hutton Henry Church of England School is a small village school. We are recognised as an outstanding school by Ofsted. We pride ourselves on the support we can provide for individual children to ensure they succeed, whatever their abilities.

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session information
Monday to Friday 8.55am - 3.15pm
Term time only

Who to contact

Contact name
Susan Gibbins
Contact position
Head Teacher
Telephone
01429 836 219
E-mail
huttonhenry@durhamlearning.net
Website
Hutton Henry Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

Where to go

Address
Hutton Henry
Hartlepool
Cleveland
Postcode
TS27 4RY

Other details

Related links
Ofsted reports

Local Offer

Contact name
Susan Gibbins
Contact telephone
01429 836 219
Contact email
p3183.admin@durhamlearning.net
Links
SEND at Hutton Henry

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?

The school aims to identify children who have any difficulties as soon as possible so that appropriate support can be given from an early age.  Full use is made of information passed to the school when a child transfers from early education provision and we use assessments during the Foundation and Key Stages to identify any difficulties children may have.

Parents are able to talk to their child’s teacher at termly parents’ evenings and are also invited at these times to speak to the SENCO about any concerns they have.  Parents should be aware of the ‘open-door’ policy and are welcome to come into school at any time to discuss any concerns they may have.

The first person to identify that a child has special educational needs may be:

  • A parent or carer
  • The class teacher
  • A health visitor
  • Another medical professional

If it seems that your child may have special educational needs, your child’s class teacher or the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) will assess:

  • What your child is good at and what they need help with
  • What your child would benefit from learning
  • How best to help your child learn

Information about your child’s targets and any extra support they receive at school may be recorded on an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or Provision Map

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?

Children learn and develop in different ways. Teachers recognise this and use different teaching styles, resources and plan different levels of work in the classroom to cater for the various ways children learn. This is called Quality First Teaching and is something schools must provide for all children.  However, many children, at some time in their school life, need extra help.

Because of this, schools must:

Talk to parents/carers if they think their child has a special educational need and let them know what special help the school is giving

  • Appoint a member of staff as the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
  • Have a written Special Educational Needs policy – a copy should be made available for parents
  • Take account of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice. This is advice given to schools by the government which outlines what schools should do to support pupils with SEN and gives recommendations for good practice

If your child requires SEND support these are some of the things you can expect from the school:

Your child’s class/subject teachers will be finding ways to support them in class such as:

  • Changing the way lessons are planned and delivered
  • Matching activities to the ability/need of your child (differentiation)
  • Adapting learning materials such as worksheets, books and activities to suit your child’s needs
  • Small group support

The teacher will work in partnership with you and the SENCO to find ways to support your child with their needs, including giving you ideas on how you can help your child at home

School staff should set targets for your child which will be shared with you, either during Parents’ Evening or a Review Meeting. They may record this on an Individual Education Plan or Provision Map

If your child requires further support these are some of the things you can expect from the school:

Teachers, teaching assistants and the SENCO will continue to work together to find ways to support your child in school

The school should seek additional advice from outside specialists such as health professionals, specialist teachers or educational psychologists who would:

  • Carry out further assessment of your child’s needs
  • Provide advice to schools on how to best support your child
  • Suggest resources that would help your child make progress

You should receive copies of any planning to meet your child’s needs This will include targets your child is working towards, resources used and when progress will be reviewed.

Your views will be important in planning for your child’s education. Progress will be reviewed regularly either at Parents’ Evenings or during review meetings with the school SENCO.

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?

Children learn and develop in different ways. Staff recognise this and use different teaching styles, resources and plan different levels of work in the classroom to cater for the various ways children learn and the specific needs that may have been identified.

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?

Each child with identified SEND has a Individual Education Plan. The children take an active role in the identification of the targets within this plan, guided and supported by their class teacher or the SENCO. These IEP's are regularly reviewed.

How will you support my child's overall wellbeing?

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

Each child has access to a student councillor and families may be supported by a Parent Support Advisor.

School works closely with First Contact Services and Educational Welfare Officer.

Staff are trained in First Aid, Paediatric First Aid , Delivery of Medicines in Schools, Medicines in Schools and Team Teach .

 

 

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?

Hutton Henry C of E Primary School has access to the following professionals in order to provide the highest level of support for pupils with SEND:

  •          Local Authority Special Educational Needs Inclusion Team
  •          Durham Educational Psychology Service
  •          Peterlee One Point Hub
  •          Health Agencies, particularly School Nurse Service.
  •          Easington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
  •          Speech and Language Therapists
  •          Durham Autistic Spectrum Team.
  •          Durham Movement Difficulties Service
  •          Occupational Therapy Service for Children
  •          The Service for the Hearing Impaired
  •          The Service for the Visually Impaired
  •          Educational Social Workers
  •          School Parent Support Advisor
  •          Looked After Children Team
  •          Learning Difficulties and Disability Support Service
  •          Physiotherapy Services
  •          Medical Practitioners
  •          Education Welfar Servic
  •         School Councillor Service

What activities outside the classroom will there be?

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

Both teaching and support staff are involved in regular training to support the work they do with children with SEND.

 

How will you support my child's needs?

How accessible is the setting/school/college environment?

The school is accessible to all of its users.

The curriculum can be modified for those who require it.

There are sets of steps but there are also ramps and a lift.

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?

The first person to identify that a child has special educational needs may be:

  • Yourself, as parent or carer
  • The class teacher
  • A health visitor
  • Another medical professional 

If it seems that your child may have special educational needs, your child’s class teacher or the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) will assess:

  • What your child is good at and what they need help with
  • What your child would benefit from learning
  • How best to help your child learn

Information about your child’s targets and any extra support they receive at school may be recorded on an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or Provision Map

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

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

The school has some parents who volunteer to help in classes. All parents are welcome to express an interest in this and may approach the school at any time.

There are also Friends of School which supports the school through fundraising, and at many events. There is a coffee morning to which everyone is welcome.

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?

Transition begins with a meeting for parents to set out the procedures and expectations for their child's time in our school. Parents are also informed of all of the ways their child can be supported during their time with us.

Transition sessions towards the end of the summer term prove successful to support children move from the infant to the junior class.

The school has strong and successful links with the local secondary schools in the area. The staff from these schools work across our KS2 classes at different times of the year.

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