Provision for the majority of pupils with Special Needs will be made by the class teacher supported by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and a team of Learning Support Assistants. We have a systematic approach to Special Needs following the S.E.N Code of Practice. This staged approach is a continuous and systematic cycle of assessment, planning, interaction and review. We seek to actively involve parents and children at every stage in a working partnership with the school to tackle the child’s difficulties. We also enlist support from external agencies when necessary.
If you wish to discuss your child’s needs, then please contact Suzanne Spencer-Smith (SENCO) via the school office.
How will we know if a child needs extra help?
We know children need extra help because:
What should you do if you think your child has special needs?
If you are aware of your child’s specific needs before they enter the school, please let the school know when you first visit and on their entry form.
How do we support children with Special Educational Needs?
How is the curriculum matched to a child’s needs?
The class teacher will provide teaching and activities to match the levels of learning of all children in the class.
How do both you and the school know how a child is doing?
How do we support families to support their child’s learning?
How do we support a pupil's overall wellbeing?
Supporting our pupils’ well-being is the most important job of staff at our school and we work hard to make it a priority in all we do:
How are families and children included in activities outside the setting, including school trips?
How will the school prepare and support my child when joining our school or transferring to a new school?
Follow this link to visit the Brighton and Hove local offer for families:
From Patcham Infants to Patcham Juniors 2024
From Year Six to Year Seven 2024
How are the school’s resources allocated and matched to children’s special educational needs?
Fair means that each child gets what they need, not gets the same.
How are decisions made about the type and level of support a child/ young person needs?
The SENCo and class teachers have responsibility for making sure all children receive additional support where needed.
How are families involved in the setting?
We operate an “open door” policy and welcome families into the school in many ways:
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SEN Impact Report 2023-24.docx | .docx | ||
Special Educational Needs Policy January 24.pdf |