The SENDCO

Our SENDCo is Mrs Walters. She can be contacted on 01384 818770.

The SENDCo will:

• Work with the headteacher and SEND governor to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision in the school

• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of this SEND policy and the co-ordination of specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those who have EHC plans

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to ensure that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and high quality teaching 

• Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEND support

• Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively

• Be the point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority and its support services

• Liaise with potential next providers of education to ensure pupils and their parents are informed about options and a smooth transition is planned

• Work with the headteacher and governing board to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

• Ensure the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEND up to date 

 

The SEND governor

They will:

• Help to raise awareness of SEND issues at governing board meetings 

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of SEND and disability provision within the school and update the governing board on this 

• Work with the headteacher and SENDCo to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision in the school 

 

The Headteacher 

Our headteacher is Ms Maskell. She will:

• Work with the SENDCo and SEND governor to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision in the school 

• Have overall responsibility for the provision and progress of learners with SEND and/or a disability

 

Class teachers

Each class teacher is responsible for:

• The progress and development of every pupil in their class

• Working closely with any teaching assistants or specialist staff to plan and assess the impact of support and interventions and how they can be linked to classroom teaching 

• Working with the SENDCo to review each pupil’s progress and development and decide on any changes to provision 

• Ensuring they follow the SEND policy 

• Your first point of contact should always be your child's teacher or the school office on 01384 818770 who can put you straight through to the right person to advise.