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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Our Vision:

At Forres Primary, we believe that educational provision is about equal opportunities for all learners regardless of their age, gender, educational needs, disability, sexual orientation, race, social or cultural background.

 

We are a highly inclusive school, providing the best possible learning opportunities for all our pupils. All staff have high expectations of all learners and provide high quality teaching, differentiated learning opportunities, personalised learning experiences and appropriate levels of support.

 

Pupils identified as having special education needs and disabilities (SEND) will receive support and provision which is planned and reviewed regularly to help them achieve the best possible educational, social and emotional outcomes.

 

Our SEND Information Report  and The Local Offer tells you what Forres Primary does to support pupils who may experience difficulties in their learning. It is important that you know how we help your child, who helps your child, and what you need to do if you are concerned about your child’s education.

 

The SEND Team: 

Charley Goldsmith - SENDCo 

Iona Loveday - SENDCo (Maternity Leave) 

Ashley Pearson - Play Therapist 

 

If you have any queries or concerns, please contact the school office. 

 

The Levels of Support for pupils with SEND at Forres 

1. Universal provision for all 

2. Targeted support 

3. Specialist support 

 

Universal Provision for All:

 

  • High quality first teaching inc. staff access to training in interventions and specific special educational needs
  •  A differentiated curriculum
  • Reasonable adjustments to the environment and equipment for children with disabilities
  • Individual healthcare plan for children with emergency medical needs
  • Communication friendly environment
  • Assessment
  • Target setting
  •  Booster interventions
  • Whole school behaviour system
  • Supportive pastoral environment i.e., Zone of Regulation
  •  Outdoor learning i.e., Forest School
  •  Buddies
  •  After school clubs and educational visits

 

Targeted Provision for Some Pupils:

 

  • An adapted curriculum of targeted interventions and support matched to needs
  • Visual support to access learning i.e., Colourful Semantics, Widget symbols Access to technology i.e., voice to text software
  • Some adaptations to assessment arrangements
  • Individual target setting i.e., learning plan, behaviour plans
  • Personalised progress tracking and assessment of need i.e., learning plan reviews
  • Flexible working groups
  • Some enhanced adults support
  • Additional aid and/or equipment
  • Specialist assessment
  • Referrals to outside agencies, see list

 

A Few pupils with significant or complex needs: 

  • A personalised curriculum planned by specialist teachers inc. life skills, sensory curriculum
  • Visual support system for communication i.e., PECS, visual timetable
  • ACC augmented and alternative communication
  • Personalised assessment arrangements Individual target setting i.e., learning plan, pastoral support plans, annual review for EHCP/HNF
  • Personalised progress tracking and assessment of need i.e., annual reviews Individual workstation/small groups
  • High level of enhanced adult support inc. support at unstructured times 11
  • Assess to evidence-based specialist programs
  • Access to specialist services and therapists

Help and Support 

 

Hertfordshire Local Offer

The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/the-hertfordshire-local-offer.aspx

 

Delivering Specialist Provision Locally (DSPL)

DSPL  is a Hertfordshire-wide partnership approach where parents, staff in early years settings and schools, further education colleges, local authority officers and representatives from other agencies, work together as part of an Area Group, reviewing and developing the range of provision and support services available to their local community.

 

ADD-Vance 

ADD-vance is a Hertfordshire based charity that supports families affected by ADHD, Autism or a related condition and the professionals who support them.https://www.add-vance.org/

 

SPACE 

Space are an award winning Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Tourette’s and other neurodiverse conditions.)https://spaceherts.org.uk/

 

 

 

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