SEND
We are an inclusive school and aim to support all children regardless of any specific educational need or disability. Any child can experience difficulty with a specific area of learning at some time in his/her school life and may need additional support, so we identify, assess and provide for any needs which may arise. Support may come from school staff as well as the support of experts from external agencies and we aim to ensure that all children achieve their best.
Examples of some needs or disabilities that affect children’s ability to learn include:
- behavioural and or social
- reading and writing
- understanding things
- concentrating
- physical needs or impairments.
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo), Mrs Roberts, will identify any additional support needed for children across the school, enabling appropriate support to be put in place when necessary. Parents and carers, the SENDCo and class teacher will meet regularly to discuss this.
When a child is on the special needs register, a support plan is drawn up by the class teacher to help the parent and the school identify the child’s needs and to target areas of particular difficulty. It should show the steps that are to be taken to support the child’s learning and set a date for reviewing progress.
Schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for children and young people with special educational needs aged 0-25. This is known as the school offer.
At St Clement’s Catholic Primary School, we are proud of the level of success we have had in helping children with a wide range of difficulties to achieve their personal targets and make good progress.
Below are a range of documents which outline more information related to children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Useful Links
SEND Advice Surrey is Surrey's statutory Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with additional needs and/or disability, their parents/carers and professionals.
Surrey Local Offer
Surrey Local Offer for 0-25 year olds. The Surrey Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.
https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/
Mindworks Surrey is the children and young people’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service in Surrey. There is lots of advice for parents and schools on their website.
https://nassurreybranch.org/
The Surrey branch of the National Autistic Society offers information for parents, as well as an active calendar of information events and support groups.
https://padlet.com/NDAdvisors/nd-advice-for-parents-carers-a810b8dy57wyrnx
This link provides valuable support and guidance for parents navigating the challenges of Neurodiversity. It offers practical advice on understanding and addressing the unique needs of Neurodiverse children, fostering a positive environment for growth and development. Parents will find resources to help them advocate for their child and a selection of strategies to support children.
If you require any further information about the support that we provide for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, please contact our SENDCo, Mrs B Roberts, using the details below:
Email : senco@stclements.surrey.sch.uk
Alternatively, by calling the school office to arrange a meeting on 020 8393 8789.
