St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary

Special Educational Needs (SEND)

 

Almond Hill Junior School - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

 

 

 

Pupils with disabilities and special educational needs are fully included in school life at St. Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School.

 

A child has Special Educational Needs if they find it harder to learn than most children of the same age or if they have a disability that stops them from making use of the same facilities as others of the same age. We aim to find out if children have additional needs as early as possible and the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) works closely with class teachers and parents. At St. Hugh’s we recognise that parents know their children best and so we listen closely to any parental concerns. Information about a child’s special educational needs is gathered through one or more of the following processes:

  • Information from class teachers
  • Information from parents/carers
  • Pupil progress records
  • Standardised tests and screening tools
  • Pupil observations
  • Information from previous school
  • Information from specialist services  such as Speech and Language Therapy and the Educational Psychology Service

 

What should I do if I think my child may have special educational needs?

Firstly, you should speak to your child’s class teacher about your concerns. The class teacher will then discuss your concerns with the SENCO. You could also arrange to speak to the SENCO, who is always happy to meet with parents about special educational needs matters. The SENCO at St. Hugh of Lincoln is Mrs Claire Jackson and an appointment can be arranged by contacting the school office.  Anne Wrigley is the governor overseeing Special Educational Needs.  

 

For more information on the provision we offer, please click on these links below

Special Needs Policy 2023/24

Trafford Local Offer

St Hugh of Lincoln Provision Map

SEND Information Report

 

 

 

Useful links for Parents

Place to Be - Parent Advice on Children's Mental Health - https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/

 

Trafford Parent SEND Newsletter -  https://sway.office.com/qvDi96pW4F9Qkf2m?ref=email

 

Neurodiverse Advice

 

Speech & Language

https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/service.page?id=A8OHxn1s_QE

 

The SEND local offer advisor can provide impartial information, advice and guidance to families who have children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

 

https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/localoffer.page

https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/service.page?id=I2cx0xAx3V8&newfamilychannel=0

 

There are lots of organisations out there who support families and children with various issues, including mental health and wellbeing. Some of these are listed below:

  1. www.youthmentalhealthmatters.net and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
  2. www.sarietaylor.com - for anxiety, stress and worry
  3. www.talklistenchange.org.uk - improving emotional wellbeing
  4. www.calmconnections.org
  5. www.cwmt.org.uk - Depression
  6. www.ethnic-enable.org.uk
  7. https://healthwatchtrafford.co.uk/
  8. https://www.tdas.org.uk/ - Domestic abuse service
  9. www.nas.org.uk - National Autism Society
  10. http://asgma.org.uk/ Autistic Society Greater Manchester
  11. https://www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk
  12. www.youngminds.org.uk

 

Parents/Carers