SEND
Throughout our school we pride ourselves on being an inclusive provision. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all children and recognise that adjustments to practice and specific support may be necessary to meet individual needs.
We aim to create a learning environment which meets the needs of each child and our school team works to ensure that special educational needs are identified, assessed and appropriately met, enabling all children to have full access to all elements of our school curriculum.
We believe in working collaboratively to ensure every learner achieves their full potential and ensure that individual success is celebrated. The staff, children and their families are committed to work together to create an inclusive environment where children can learn as individuals and develop their confidence and independence skills. We celebrate the differences between children and ensure that learning experiences and opportunities meet the needs of all.
Our Special Educational Needs, Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) is Mrs Mann. She can be contacted via the office by telephoning 01473 727319 or by emailing senco@sidegate.net
If you have any concerns about your child's learning please make an appointment to see your child's class teacher or make an appointment with Mrs Mann.
Meet Our Inclusion Team: Key Roles and Responsibilities
As outlined in the SEND Code of Practice 2015, every teacher is a teacher of SEN. Class teachers, supported by the senior leadership team, should make regular assessments of progress for all pupils and ensure that the appropriate support is in place for pupils.
| Mrs Mann, Assistant Head teacher & SENDCo |
The SENDCo has day-to-day responsibility for the operation of SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those who have EHC plans. Mrs Mann ensures the school holds ambitious expectations for all pupils with additional and special educational needs and disabilities and to ensure the school fulfils its statutory duties with regard to the SEND code of practice. |
| Miss Annis, Lead Teacher SEU | Miss Annis is an experienced Teacher in our KS2 SEU and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Sidegate. She leads the SEU and works closely with the Loacl Authority around the placement of children within the unit. |
| Mrs Preston, Pastoral & Family Liaison Officer |
Mrs Preston provides support to our children and families, including social and emotional difficulties and offering strategies to support. |
| Mrs Parkin, HLTA & Trauma Informed Practioner | Mrs Parkin is a trauma informed practioner and provides support to our children and families, including social and emotional difficulties and offering strategies to support. |
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Ordinarily Available Provision at Sidegate
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