Limbrick Wood Primary School SEND Information Report 2016 “Learning and Growing Together” “Here at Limbrick, Wood our core purpose is to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, and then more. We provide a caring, supportive and challenging environment where all children can develop and succeed. ” This School SEND Information Report has been created in Consultation with the SENCO and Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Limbrick Wood Primary School. New Government Legislation requires us to publish a new report called the SEND Information Report (clause 65 of the new SEN act). This report was co-produced by the SENCO and parents of SEND children at Limbrick Wood Primary School. To form this report the SENCO met with parents to find out what questions they would like answered regarding our SEN Provision.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Report 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. My child has Special Educational Needs. What will be put in place to accommodate their needs at Limbrick Wood? Who should I contact if I want to find out more about how the school supports my child? How will the school know that my child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability? How will I know if my child is receiving support? Where can I find information about the school’s SEND policy? How will I know that my child is making progress? How will the teachers help my child to learn? What interventions take place at Limbrick Wood? How have you made the school buildings and school site safe and welcoming for children with SEND? Is there extra support available to help children with SEND with their learning? How will I know if my child is getting extra support? What social before and after school, and other activities, are available for children with SEND? How can my child and I find out about these activities? How does the school support my child’s emotional and social development? Which adults can help my child in school and do they have specialist training? What happens if my child needs specialist equipment or other facilities? How will school deal with administering my child’s medication? How will I be involved in supporting my child’s learning? How can I help my child at home? How will my child be involved in their own learning? Who should I contact if I’m not happy with my child’s learning or progress? Who else provides services for children with Special Needs or disabilities? What provisions are available for my child? Who should I contact to find out about other support for parents and families of children with SEND? How will you help my child make a successful move into their next class or secondary school? Glossary of the most used Special Needs and Disabilities terms Additional web sites
1. My child has Special Educational Needs , what will be put in place to accommodate their needs at Limbrick Wood? Limbrick Wood Primary is a state school in the heart of Tile Hill in Coventry. We pride ourselves on our strong family and community based atmosphere. We value the opinions of parents and actively encourage you to express your views. We offer an individual approach to each child’s development, enabling them to fully develop to be ‘the best they can be. ’ We are an inclusive school and strive to meet the needs of every pupil. Additional support for your child will be given on a individual basis dependent on their needs. Differentiated teaching and support from teaching assistants maybe offered alongside support from outside agencies and the use of specialist equipment such as writing slopes and pencil grips. “ What will be put in place to accommodate my child’s needs? Question from a Year 2 child’s parent.
2. Who should I contact if I want to find out more about how the school supports my child? Hello, our names are Mrs Wainwright and Mrs Parsons. We are the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) at Limbrick Wood. You may contact us by telephone on: 02476 466744 or call into school to make an appointment. Weekly drop in appointments are also available. Please see the school newsletter for more details.
3. How will the school know that my child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability? How will I know if my child is receiving support? You can inform the school if you think your child has a special need or disability. School will work alongside you around your concerns about your child. A special educational need may be identified by your child’s class teacher and they would then discuss this with you and the SENCO. Staff will then decide what cause of action to take. Support will be given to meet your child’s special need. Regular discussions will take place, regarding your child’s needs and what interventions will be put in place to support them. A special needs plan/ IEP will be written with parents and carers, and targets will be reviewed each term.
4. Where can I find information about the school’s SEND policy? The School’s Special Needs policy can be requested from the School Office and is also available on the school website.
5. How will I know that my child is making progress? Each term a parents evening meeting will be arranged to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher. Parents and carers will be invited. Individual Education Plans will be shared and discussed. An opportunity to discuss your child’s needs and progress with the SENCO will be offered also. Alternatively, meetings are available weekly with the school SENCOs on a drop in basis if you have any questions. Dates will be shared on the weekly school newsletter. SEN review meetings may also take place. At the meeting, the SENCO will review the targets set with parents and the class teacher and will formulate new targets for your child. There may be other professionals at the meeting to offer their support and advice. These professionals could also be involved in setting new targets for your child. A record of the meeting will be given to you. Agreed targets will be entered on your child’s IEP. These targets will be worked on in your child’s class and during any intervention groups that your child attends.
6. How will the teachers help my child to learn? What Interventions take place at Limbrick Wood? Quality First teaching, differentiated to your child’s needs. Teachers have high expectations for all children. Learning is tailored to your child’s needs. Teachers use a variety of teaching and learning styles. Practical learning is a part of every day teaching. Resources are adapted for your child. Teachers make continuous assessments of your child. Progress will be checked regularly during the year. Your child may be involved in an intervention group. Interventions Accelerated Learning Group: Led by Mrs Johnson and Miss Convey every morning with a small group of Key Stage 2 children, focusing on Literacy and Numeracy. Read Write Inc Phonics one to one intervention and support. Speech and Language intervention groups. Read Write Inc Phonics groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school. Numeracy groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school. Literacy groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school. Mrs Johnson
7. How have you made the school buildings and school site safe and welcoming for children with SEND? There is a disabled car parking space located closer to the entrance of the school. Access to the building is via a key pad code, so children are safe. Classrooms at Limbrick Wood are all on the ground floor of the school. There are slopes and widened doorways for wheelchair access. Our playgrounds and fields have a range of outdoor equipment for your child to use at break and lunch time. All of the curbs around the school have been lowered in order to attain easier access to the building. There is a disabled toilet , located in the main corridor of the school, with changing facilities. Visual timetables are displayed in classrooms to help your child see what their learning for the day will be.
8. Is there extra support available to help children with SEND with their learning? How will I know if my child is getting extra support? Your child’s teacher will arrange additional support, after liaison with the SENCO/ Head Teacher, or other professionals if required, and let you know. Our experienced Teaching Assistants work with small groups, both in the classroom and with more specific intervention groups. Class teachers provide learning opportunities and a differentiated curriculum to meet your child’s individual needs. The curriculum and interventions are constantly updated and adapted to meet the needs of your child. You will be informed about the level of additional support your child will have. We will always gain your consent for any additional work your child does with a professional from an other agency.
9. What social before and after school, and other activities, are available for children with SEND? How can my child and I find out about these activities? There a wide range of before and after school activities available for all children. These vary throughout the year. Presently these activities are available to Limbrick Wood Children: Before School Tennis Club : Monday and Tuesday 8. 00 - 8. 45 After School All after school activities take place from 3: 15 - 4: 15 KS 2 Boys Club takes place weekly after school KS 1 craft clubs takes place each Tuesday after school KS 2 performing arts club takes place weekly after school Lunchtimes Girls KS 2 netball takes place weekly at lunchtime. Various sports activities and clubs are run by Mrs Harris each lunchtime throughout the year. Information regarding Sports Clubs that are available are given out at appropriate times during the year. You can apply for these activities by completing the reply slips and consent forms. You will be notified if your chid has been accepted to participate in a specific Sports Club. Further information can be requested at the School Office to ensure the activity is suitable for your child.
10. How does the school support my child’s emotional and social development? All staff will support your child with their social and emotional needs. Every week all children in Year 1 – Year 6 take part in Emotional Literacy lessons, around a variety of themes. Children in Reception have weekly activities and circle times to support their personal and emotional needs. The school works closely with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Educational Psychology Service, Learning and Behaviour Support Service, (LABSS) CASS , VIBES and Time for You Counselling.
11. Which adults can help my child in school and do they have specialist training? All teachers are experienced in teaching children with special educational needs or disabilities. Teaching Assistants provide additional support in the classroom, or for specific interventions. Lunch time supervisors support children throughout the lunch time period. Staff share knowledge, strategies and experience to ensure consistency of approach across the school. Training is part of the on-going development for all staff. Eg : Child Protection and Safeguarding, Autism, Mental Health Issues and Dyslexia. Expertise is given to staff by other professionals.
12. What happens if my child needs specialist equipment or other facilities? How will school deal with administering my child’s medication? We will endeavour to buy specialist equipment to support your child in their learning. For example: pencil grips, angle boards for writing, counting apparatus, Lego, Ear Defenders. Designated quiet areas can be made available when required, for those children who need it. Specialist equipment can be requested from other professionals such as: The Occupational Therapy Service, Speech and Language Therapy Service, Sensory support Service, Access and Technology Service (computers and IPADS) With your consent , staff are able to administer your child’s medication. At the office you will need to produce details of the medication and the times it should be administered. (including a doctor’s prescription/ letter to support this) “How will school deal with my child’s medication? ” Question from a Year 6 child’s Parent
13. How will I be involved in supporting my child’s learning? How can I help my child at home? You will be fully involved in all aspects of your child’s education. Your views and aspirations will be highly valued as we work in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for your child. Decisions will always be made with your consent. We actively encourage parents and school staff to work closely in helping your child. This partnership will enable strategies to be shared between home and school, regarding what works best for your child. It also provides continuity for your child. A copy of your child’s individual education plan (IEP) and targets will be shared at parents evenings each term. An appointment to meet to discuss these further will also be offered. You can help your child by supporting your child with their IEP targets at home. Staff at school will be happy to offer you advise on how you can do this. “We found that we were steered in all the right directions. ” Views from a Year 6 child’s Parents.
14. How will my child be involved in their own learning? Your child will be invited to work towards IEP targets that have been discussed and agreed by the SENCO, their class teacher, parents and perhaps other professionals. Older children will be involved in setting and reviewing targets, depending upon their level of understanding. Your child will be involved in review meetings, if this is appropriate. Teachers will always tell your child how they are doing and give advice to further their learning. Teachers will encourage children to be positive learners.
15. Who should I contact if I’m not happy with my child’s learning or progress? The first step is to contact the class teacher and arrange an appointment. You may also contact the Assistant Head teachers, Mrs Parham or Miss Preston, or Special Education Needs Co-Ordinators, Mrs Wainwright or Mrs Parsons to discuss any concerns you have. Alternatively, you may wish to speak to Miss Pickthorne the Headteacher. If there are issues that cannot be resolved you may follow the complaints procedure.
16. Who provides services for children with Special Needs or disabilities? What provisions are available for my child? Learning and Wellbeing Support Service Educational Psychology Service Sensory Support Service Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Occupational Health Service Physiotherapy Service Speech and Language Service Autism Service Referrals are usually made in partnership with parents, school staff, school nurse, GP and other professionals. Advice and strategies are given to support you and your child. If you need additional support at home you may request a CAF. “What other provisions are there for my child? ” Question from a Year 4 child’s parent.
17. Who should I contact to find out about other support for parents and families of children with SEND? How can I get support from these services? SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) Website: http: //www. coventry. gov. uk/IASS Email: IASS@coventry. gov. uk Tel: 024 7669 4307 Fax: 024 7669 5627 Limbrick Wood Centre Thomas Naul Croft Tile Hill Coventry CV 4 9 QX Open Mon - Thurs 9. 00 am - 5. 00 pm. Fri - 9. 00 am - 4. 30 pm “Who do I go to for help at home? ” Question from a Year 3 child’s parent.
18. How will you help my child make a successful move into their next class or secondary school? Moving from one class to another is always well planned and carefully managed. Transition meetings, where important information is shared, takes place between staff. Special arrangements are made for children who are vulnerable. For example they may meet their new teacher on a 1 -2 -1 basis, make visits to their new classroom, and visit new playgrounds. Children may receive a photograph of their new classroom and the new adults who will be working with them. Children also spend the morning with their new class teacher during “Moving on Day. ” Secondary school staff will liaise closely with Primary school staff to ensure your child has a successful transition to their new school. Visits to the school are arranged and Open Evenings are available to meet new members of staff, particularly the Special Needs Coordinator. In Year 6 we work closely with LABSS in the Spring/ Summer term to provide additional Transition Work for children going into Secondary School. These sessions consider the needs of the children and can be on a 1 -2 -1 basis, 2 -2 -1 basis or small group. The work then continues into the Autumn Term of Year 7 at the child’s new Secondary school.
19. Glossary of the most used Special Needs and Disabilities terms ADD ADHD ASD BESD CAF CAMHS COP CP EAL EHCP EP FSM G&T IEP IPMHS KS LA LABSS LAC MLD NC OT RSA Sa. LT SLCN SEND SENCO VI Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties Common Assessment Framework Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Code of Practice Child Protection English as an Additional Language Education Health and Care Plan Educational Psychologist Free School Meals Gifted and Talented Individual Education Plan Integrated Primary Mental Health Service Key Stage Local Authority Learning and Behaviour Support Service Looked After Child Moderate Learning Difficulty National Curriculum Occupational Therapist Request for Statutory Assessment Speech and Language Therapy Speech Language and Communication Needs Special Educational Needs and Disability Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator Visual Impairment
20. Additional Information Other web sites to find further information about Special Needs and Disabilities are: The Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. www. gov. uk/government/. . . /send-code-of-practice-0 -to-25 The Local Offer Support available locally to support children with SEN. http: //www. coventry. gov. uk/sendlocaloffer
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