Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
Here at Elliston Primary Academy we are strongly committed to raising the aspirations of and expectations for all pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) and we provide a focus on outcomes for children and not just provision/support.
In order to do this to the best of our ability we need the support and experience of all our stakeholders, especially the parents of children who may have a special educational needs as you are the people who know your child best. Through a collaborative approach we will always endeavor to listen to your concerns and anxieties, which can arise when our children are experiencing difficulties in any form, and work with you in resolving those issues. You will be invited in for regular reviews of your child’s progress and attainment but I am always available to talk to either by telephone or by arranging a meeting that fits better around your commitments.
Documents that may be of interest to you and may be able to answer some of your questions;
The Coalition government is reforming the way in which provision and support is made for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in England. New legislation (The children’s and Families Act 2014) came into force on 1st September 2014. A new SEN Code of Practice accompanies this legislation and it can be found on the Department for Education’s website:
Department for Education website
Since September 2014 the New Code of Practice states that all local authorities should publish their local offer and it can be found on our school’s website. The local offer provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from the authority. Knowing what is available gives you more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for your child.
https://sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk/
SEND At Elliston Academy
| Mrs C Patterson | SENCO |
| Mrs A Lucas | Assistant SENCO |
Our SEND Policy can be found here:
https://ellistonprimary.net/important-information/policies
If you have any concerns that your child may have special educational needs and is not yet identified as such and you would like to discuss this then the first point of contact would be their class teacher and if you feel you need further discussions beyond the class teacher, appointments can be made with any member of the senior leadership team by contacting the school office.
If you would like to be involved in the decision making process please contact either your class teacher or Mrs Patterson/Mrs Lucas. Please click HERE for contact details.
Please see below the approach that we use to support children with SEND at Elliston.
Introduction
Elliston Primary Academy is part of the Enquire Learning Trust and we ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school.
We are supported to be as inclusive as possible, with the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities being met in a mainstream setting wherever possible.
The four broad ‘areas of need’ are Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, and Sensory and Physical Needs.
What is the Local Offer?
The LA Local Offer
- Schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for the children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) aged 0-25. This is the ‘Local Offer’.
- The intention of the Local Offer is to improve choice and transparency for families. It is an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area.
https://sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk/
The Local Authority also provides a directory to the provisions in the local area
https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/fis/
The Local Authority has been working to increase their parental relationships and support that they can offer, as part of this they have created the North East Lincolnshire Parent Forum
The School SEN Information Report
This utilises the LA Local Offer to meet the needs of SEN pupils as determined by school policy, and the provision that the school is able to meet.
Your Child has Special Educational Needs. What can we at Elliston Primary Academy offer you?
At Elliston Primary Academy, we embrace the fact that every child is different, and, therefore, the educational needs of every child is different; this is certainly the case for children with Special Educational Needs.