Our Intent for SEND Provision at Spa

	Create a culture of ambition for all pupils with SEND.
	Ensure that all children have access to our Literature-Led Curriculum, through the prioritisation of reading.
	Ensure there are clear systems in place to identify the needs of pupils with SEND, as early as possible.
	Regularly assess the learning and development of pupils with SEND (using a range of appropriate tools), adapting intervention, as appropriate.
	Developing effective partnerships between home/school.
	Working alongside external agencies to hone and develop our provision for pupils with SEND.
	Ensure our pupils with SEND are safeguarded and able to safeguard themselves in later life

 

What is meant by a 'special educational need' (SEN)?

'A pupil has SEN where their learning difficulty or disability calls for special educational provision, namely provision different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age' - SEND Code of Practice, 2015

 

SENDCo

The SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) at Spa is Claire Mannion, who can be contacted at: sendco@spaacademyaskern.com.

The provision for all pupils is based upon the graduated response. The first step in this is high quality inclusive teaching and whole school systems for assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing progress. Please see our SEND Information Report below, to find out more about Spa’s SEND offer.

 

How do we engage with parents?

Throughout the year, we aim to engage with parents in a variety of ways. 

Coffee Mornings - we hold termly SEN Coffee Mornings to provide an opportunity for families to chat informally with members of the SEN team as well as access further support.

SEN Meetings - as part of the APDR cycle, parents of pupils with SEN are invited to formulate the outcomes, plan and provision for their child. 

Informal drop-ins - families are encouraged to contact their child's class teacher where they would like to review progress further, in between SEN plan cycles. 

 

Doncaster Local Offer

The Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.

It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care.

Knowing what is out there gives families more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for their children.

Visit Website:  https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-send

 

You can contact the Families Information Service via:

Freephone: 0800 138 4568, operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours there is an answer phone service.

Telephone: 01302 735237

Email: fis@doncaster.gov.uk - all queries will be responded to within three working days.

Visit Website: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/families-information-service-fis

 

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