SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEND) INFORMATION REPORT

Morpeth All Saints CE Aided First School

What should I do if I think my child has a Special Educational Need or Disability?

Should your child be having difficulties whilst a pupil at Morpeth All Saints CE Aided First School that you suspect are related to an undiagnosed Special Educational Need or Disability then you should discuss this in the first instance with the class teacher.  This information is then shared with our SENDCO, Mrs. J. McLaughlin, who will contact you to discuss this in more detail. You are of course welcome to contact the SENDCO directly to discuss your child’s needs.

What is the school ethos/approach to SEND?

To ensure full entitlement and access for SEND pupils to high quality education within a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, including access to the National Curriculum so that they can reach their full potential.

To educate pupils with Special Educational Needs, in whatever way possible, alongside their peers within the normal curriculum of the school, and to provide pastoral and learning opportunities beyond those offered to mainstream pupils, and meeting the individual needs of the SEN pupils.  On some occasions this may need to take place outside of the classroom in small groups or on an individual basis.

To enhance self-esteem and to foster a joy in learning.

What is the school ethos/approach to SEND?

To ensure full entitlement and access for SEND pupils to high quality education within a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, including access to the National Curriculum so that they can reach their full potential.

To educate pupils with Special Educational Needs, in whatever way possible, alongside their peers within the normal curriculum of the school, and to provide pastoral and learning opportunities beyond those offered to mainstream pupils, and meeting the individual needs of the SEN pupils.  On some occasions this may need to take place outside of the classroom in small groups or on an individual basis.

To enhance self-esteem and to foster a joy in learning.

How will I know how my child is doing in school?

All pupils are assessed termly by their Class Teacher.  This will is reported to you at termly parents evening. 

In addition to this any child on an EHA or ECHP with have termly review meeting where outside agencies and professions will attend for feedback.

When it has been determined that intervention is necessary then parents are contacted to inform them what intervention has been determined for their child through discussion with the class teacher and formally through a letter from the SENDCo.  We actively welcome parents into school should they wish to discuss these interventions in more detail.  All parents of children receiving additional SEN Support will be contacted at least termly to ensure parents’ are aware of the intervention and are given guidance and help regarding the part they can play in their child’s education.

How will I know how my child is doing in school?

All pupils are assessed termly by their Class Teacher.  This will is reported to you at termly parents evening. 

In addition to this any child on an EHA or ECHP with have termly review meeting where outside agencies and professions will attend for feedback.

When it has been determined that intervention is necessary then parents are contacted to inform them what intervention has been determined for their child through discussion with the class teacher and formally through a letter from the SENDCo.  We actively welcome parents into school should they wish to discuss these interventions in more detail.

All parents of children receiving additional SEN Support will be contacted at least termly to ensure parents’ are aware of the intervention and are given guidance and help regarding the part they can play in their child’s education.

What support will there be for my child’s overall well-being

All pupils are well supported through the school’s robust pastoral system but sometimes this is not enough to address specific social and emotional needs.

If there are concerns will a pupil’s social or emotional wellbeing then initially we will discuss this with parents and determine the direction of any intervention. This intervention may include 1-1 keyworking, small group social skills or 1-1 social skills/emotional support. We will also call on the help of outside agencies if we feel that we require further support for the child.

How will I be involved in discussions about, planning for, and involvement in, my child’s education?

Informally, parents are encouraged to contact the SENCO whenever they wish and parents contact, and are contacted by, learning support staff to celebrate achievement as well as raising concerns.

The SENDCO is available at all annual parents’ evenings and can be seen with an appointment.

All pupils who receive SEN Support have a formal review every term (at parents’ evenings where possible) to discuss targets, and for statemented pupils, an “Annual review”, to review progress towards statement objectives. Parents are invited to all reviews where appropriate and are also invited to make written comment before reviews.

Copies of a pupil’s Individualised Learning Plan is sent to parents and have a section advising parents of the role they can play in helping their children to achieve targets.

An enhanced transition programme is in place for SEND pupils when they transfer to Middle school.

How do Morpeth All Saints involve children and young people in their education and in the decision making process?

The children who are receiving an intervention are asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of the block of work.

Every term pupils are given an opportunity to discuss their targets with the adult delivering their intervention.

Pupils are given support in preparation for Reviews of SEND and reviews are generally conducted in a Person Centred way to ensure that the pupil has the loudest voice in any decisions made.

How do Morpeth All Saints involve children and young people in their education and in the decision making process?

The children who are receiving an intervention are asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of the block of work.

Every term pupils are given an opportunity to discuss their targets with the adult delivering their intervention. Pupils are given support in preparation for Reviews of SEND and reviews are generally conducted in a Person Centred way to ensure that the pupil has the loudest voice in any decisions made

Where can I find information about Local Authority provision for children and young people with SEN?

The Local Authority has published their details of the Local Offer at the following website:

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/SEND-Local-offer.aspx

How should complaints regarding SEN provision be made and how will they be dealt with?

Concerns or complaints raised by parents are normally dealt with directly through telephone calls or interviews with the SENDCO or Head Teacher.  Concerns that cannot be resolved in this way will follow a line of referral to the school’s Governing Body.

When necessary, parents will be supported in taking concerns to the Local Education Authority and fully informed of SEN Disagreement Resolution Procedures and SEN Tribunal Procedures.  Information regarding external support groups, such as Parent Partnership, will also be made available.

How do I get a copy of the school SEN policy?

Parents can view an up to date copy of the school SEN Policy via the school website here.

https://www.morpethallsaints.com/policies-statutory-information/

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