Aldeburgh PrimarySchool Offer How does the sch

ool know if my child needs extra help?

What are the arrangements for the resolution of disagreements?

What should I do if I think my child has SEND?

What will the school do if they think my child has SEND

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What will the school do after deciding with me that my child needs something extra and special to help them learn?

What does this school do to prepare SEND children for the future?

Where else can I find support and information?

How will my child be supported during school transitions?

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?

What support is available for a child with SEND at this school?

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 SEN

D?• 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 transitionReception• Sharing knowledge about your child so we can plan together• New intake daysAll year groups• Liaison with class teachers as your child moves through the schoolYear 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