SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Our school local offer is included in our school S.E.N.D Policy and is supplemented by the Locality SEND Hub (nest) local offer.
Miss Alex Constable
Senior Teacher (Inclusion), including the role of Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator
Promoting Equality Of Opportunity For All Children
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all children. For some of us, it may be learning how to hold a pencil or pair of scissors correctly. For others, it might be interpreting words on a page. Whenever a need is perceived for a child in this school, we endeavour to tackle it at the time that it becomes a problem to the child.
We can deal with this in several ways. The first stage is to identify the specific need that the child has, and in consultation with the parents the teacher will produce a Provision Map or Individual Support Plan (ISP). This plan will run for a given time, perhaps half a term and the child will work with a named person (TA – Teaching Assistant or Teacher) on a regular basis, to work at, and practice the area of education which is causing concern. If the child improves and the teacher is no longer concerned then the ISP or Provision Map is not renewed and the child’s progress is monitored and assessed in the classroom. If after this first stage the ‘need’ is still apparent then a revised ISP will be developed and outside help may be requested.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is aimed at helping those suffering from anxiety disorders. The website contains a wide range of information and support including clinical hypnotherapy, cognitive/behavioural and complementary therapies; information on self-help groups in the UK; self-help packs; information tapes; factsheets; quarterly newsletter; network of local area representatives.
Website:
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpline: 08444 775 774
Email:
info@anxietyuk.org.uk
MIND
Mind is a national mental health charity and can give you information on where to find support groups in your area for a whole range of mental health and emotional issues. They can also give you more information on where to go for more help, information, and support groups in your area. They will give support to those suffering from mental health problems or to their carers.
Website:
www.mind.org.uk
MindInfoLine: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
Young Minds
Young Minds focuses on the mental health issues of children, recognising that many children have troublesome worries and fears. They publish a huge range of information to help parents, carers or other professionals who are worried about a child. They have a monthly magazine that anyone is free to subscribe to, which provides up to date information and advice. They also provide a parent helpline and publish regular leaflets on specific issues to help parents.
Website:
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds Parents Information Service: 0800 802 5544
Family Lives
Family Lives offer a free and confidential helpline for anyone involved in caring for children. It offers listening, support, information and guidance on all issues of concern. Parenting classes and workshops for parents to share ideas and learn new skills are also offered. The website contains a range of information, including leaflets on family related issues.
Website:
www.familylives.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Parent Lifeline
Parent Lifeline is a helpline which offers emotional support and understanding for parents under stress. This helpline can also put parents in touch with further help if they wish.
Website:
www.parentlifeline.org.uk
Helpline: 0114 272 6575 (Mon-Fri: 9am-1pm, 7.00pm-11.00pm)
To contact the SEND team directly please use the email address below