SEND

All pupils in school receive quality first teaching in the classroom. This means that a range of teaching and learning styles are used and that appropriate learning objectives are set for all children with a curriculum matched to their needs.

All our classes are supported by our experienced team of Teaching Assistants (TAs) who provide individual or group support. You will be informed if your child needs additional support such as a catch up programme or one to one tuition.

SEND Support

The new SEN Code of Practice came into force in September 2014 and gives guidance to schools in meeting the needs of pupils.

If an SEN need is identified and your child needs extra or different support than most children their age, their name will be included in the School’s SEND register and they will receive additional SEND Support. If your child is included in this register you will be informed. Support for your child is provided according to their individual needs. We follow a four-part process as outlined in the new Code of Practice and is indicated below:

• Assess
• Plan
• Do

• Review

By following this process, we can ensure that your child receives appropriate level of support and that we can monitor effectively their progress.

Education Health and Care Plans ( EHCP)

• If your child’s needs are complex or severe, a request may be made by Parent/ Carers or the school to the Local Authority to carry out an Education Health and Care (EHC) Assessment of your child’s need
• If the LA agrees, an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will be issued. This document will describe your child’s SEN and the special help they should receive.
• For children who already have an SEN Statement, the transfer of Statements into EHC Plans will be a gradual process over a 3 year period.

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Further information about EHC Plans can found via the SEND Local Offer:

https://somerset.local-offer.org/

Or by speaking to an Education, Health and Care Plan Coordinator on:

01823 355847

Staff Training

There is a programme of on –going staff training both in school and elsewhere to ensure our staff have the skills and knowledge to support children with SEND. Recent training has included: Emotion Coaching, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Training, Talkboost, Precision Teaching, Awareness of Autism and ELKLAN.