Transcript school offer 1

Aldeburgh Primary
School Offer
How does the
school know if my
child needs extra
help?
What should I do
if I think my child
has SEND?
What are the
arrangements for
the resolution of
disagreements?
What does this
school do to
prepare SEND
children for the
future?
What will the
school do if they
think my child
has SEND?
What support is
available for a child
with SEND at this
school?
Where else can I
find support and
information?
How will my child
be supported
during school
transitions?
What will the school do
after deciding with me that
my child needs something
extra and special to help
them learn?
How will the
school keep me
informed once it
has been agreed
my child has
SEND?
What are the
school’s
expectations for
children with
SEND?
How does the school know if my child needs extra
help?
• Liaison with feeder schools
• Child performing below age expected levels
• We notice differences in behaviour, listening skills, self esteem and
confidence compared to other children
• Concerns raised by parents
• Advice from existing outside agencies
• Advice from existing health care professionals
What should I do if I think my child has SEND?
• Arrange to have a chat outlining your concerns with your child’s
class teacher initially
• Arrange to have a chat outlining your concerns with the SENCo
and/or Headteacher as required
• Ensure the school is kept informed of any relevant background
information/ changes/ concerns you have about your child
What will the school do if they think my child
has SEND?
• The school will use simple tests as appropriate to assess your child
• Class teacher will have a dialogue with parents/carers and child
What support is available for a child with SEND at
this school?
• Staff Skills
• Resources
• Interventions
• Other agency support which may be available
• (LA Local Offer Link to come when available,)
Where else can I find support and information?
• Parent Partnership
• Access Unlimited
• Access and Assessment Team for Norfolk and Suffolk
• Autism Suffolk
• The British Dyslexia Association
• Suffolk Local Offer
What will the school do after deciding with me
that my child needs something extra and special to
help them learn?
• Class teacher will take responsibility for the daily education of your child and
will be supported and advised by the SENCo where necessary
• Learning is appropriately differentiated to allow access and challenge for all
• Deployment of a teaching assistant/ learning support assistant may be
appropriate
• Children will have access to the right tools to support them in the classroom
(insert link to accessibility policy here)
• Specific programmes of work may be used if appropriate
• Class teacher (with consultation with SENCo as required) will set targets for
your child’s learning
How will the school keep me informed once it has
been agreed my child has SEND?
• Class teacher will meet with you termly to discuss your child’s and
progress(this could be at a Parent Consultation Evening)
• Meetings with external agencies where necessary
• Annual Review meetings where necessary
• Other forms of communication may include:
-Home/school diary
-Telephone conversations
-Letters home
-contact with class teacher/school staff
What are the school’s expectations for
children with SEND?
• Learners have increased confidence and are self-assured
• Children are encouraged to become independent learners
• Children have increased self-esteem about their place in the world
• Children are aware of their own needs and the strategies that help
them learn
• Children will enjoy a balanced, well-rounded curriculum with lots of
fun opportunities
How will my child be supported during school
transitions?
• Liaison with pre-school prior to starting at the school
• Liaison with external agencies to aid transition
Reception
• Sharing knowledge about your child so we can plan together
• New intake days
All year groups
• Liaison with class teachers as your child moves through the school
Year 6
• Additional meetings with High School/visits to High School
What are the arrangements for the resolution
of disagreements?
Contact:
> SENCO
• Headteacher
• Chair of Governors
• Parent Partnership
What does this school do to prepare SEND
children for the future?
• E-Safety awareness
• Sexual Health and Relationships Education
• Transition meetings