Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Many children will, at some point, find something difficult at school and may need extra help. But for some children, difficulties are prolonged or more significant, causing a barrier to their learning. If your child finds learning difficult, you may consider if they have special educational needs. In the first instance, you can discuss your concerns with your child's class teacher, who may be able to suggest ways to further support your child.
A few children have more severe difficulties and the school may wish to involve other agencies. At all stages, parents are involved. You will be invited to meetings to discuss how we can work together to support your child and to discuss their progress. More detailed information is in our policy below.
At St George's CE Primary School, the SENDCO is Mrs Millar.
Mrs Millar is responsible for:
- The operation of the 'SEND Policy' and co-ordinating the specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND.
- Ensuring that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and access high quality teaching.
- Ensuring that you as a parent/carer are involved in the supporting of your child’s learning and kept informed about the intervention and support your child is receiving.
- Liaising with the other professionals that may come into school to support your child such as: Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologist or the school nursing team.
- Updating the SEND register and making sure records are kept of your child’s needs and progress.
The Link Governor for SEND is Mrs Tyers. She is responsible for making sure that the necessary support is given for any child with SEND who attends the school. Mrs Tyers can be contacted at liz.tyers@st-georges.derbyshire.sch.uk
Please click on the SEND information report below for further advice and information. The report provides information on how we identify children who need support, how parents/carers are informed and involved and how we support children in school using expertise from outside agencies. It also details how parents/carers are informed of the monitoring of progress and how we cater for pastoral needs.
The SEND Local Offer is a resource which is designed to support children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families.
Useful Websites
autism.org.uk - The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting
people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources)
autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD
autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site, with a useful resource library
bdadyslexia.org - The British Dyslexia Association
Special Needs Jungle - parent led information and resources
Barnardo's - Support for children with SEND