SEND at Dallam Primary School
At Dallam School, we believe in supporting all learners through high quality teaching to allow them to make the most progress they possibly can. Our aim is to cater for individual needs through a range of provision to enable all children to achieve. This does not mean that we will treat all learners in the same way, but that we will respond to learners in ways that take account of their varied life experiences and needs.
We strongly believe that all teachers are teachers of S.E.N.D.
Who Works With Your Child?
There are a team of people who work in school to support children with S.E.N.D.
We have a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities co-ordinator (SENDCo), Miss Isabel Kendal, and a S.E.N.D. support teacher, Mrs Laura Wigley who works closely with teachers to support them to meet the children’s needs.
Mrs Conroy works alongside the SENDCO to complete assessments and referrals and support children in classes.
Mrs Marsland and Mrs Jenkins support children with speech and language programmes.
Mrs Wood and Mrs Wilson support children with their mental health and well-being.
Designated Provision
The places for the Designated Provision are allocated by a Local Authority panel of professionals according to need. The classes cater for children who have been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Condition. Children being enrolled at Dallam Primary School and Nursery does not mean children will be placed in the designated provision.
Mrs Ann Harrison is our very experienced Designated Provision Lead. If you have any questions about what we provide she can be contacted at a.harrison1@dallamprimary.tcat.uk.com
or visit our Designated Provision page.
Identifying Children with SEND
Identifying children at SEN Support
Children with SEN are identified by one of the three assessment routes all of which are part of the overall approach to monitoring progress of all pupils:
- Class teachers regularly monitor children’s learning. If they assess a child as making less than expected progress, given their age and individual circumstances, they will seek to identify a cause. This can be characterised by progress which:
- Is significantly slower than that of their peers starting from the same baseline
- Fails to match or better the child’s previous rate of progress
- Fails to close the attainment gap between the child and their peers
- The progress of every child is monitored at termly pupil progress meetings. Where children are identified as not making progress – despite accessing Quality First Teaching – they are discussed with the SENDCo and Head teacher and a plan of action is agreed.
- Parents sometimes ask us to look more closely at their child’s learning. We take all parental requests seriously and investigate their concerns. Frequently, the concern can be addressed by Quality First Teaching or some parental support.
How we support children with SEND
- Work will be adapted to meet the needs of the child.
- Individual targets may be set.
- Support may be given by the teacher individually or in a small group
- Most classrooms have a teacher and teaching assistant. Within the teaching assistant’s role, there is time allocated for children with SE.N.D.
- Additional support may be given from a SEN Teacher or TA working on specific interventions.
- Staff will work with parents to keep them informed and discuss any activities which can be completed at home.
- Occasionally a child requires assessments or support from an outside agency e.g. Speech and Language. This will be discussed with parents and a referral form will be completed followed by an assessment. This will provide further evidence or advice needed to support the child.
Policies
We recognise that parents may have some questions about all areas of S.E.N.D. and how we identify, plan and make provision for our children. We hope you will find the answers to any questions you may have in our school offer, the accessibility plan, and in our special needs policy. Links to policies can be found below and a hard copy of these can be obtained from the school office.
Warrington's Local Offer
To find out about local services and activities available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) please click the link below or call 01925 442659,
Questions about Neurodiversity?
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network encourages, equips and empowers children, young people and their families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, specific learning difficulties and associated mental health needs.
Click on the link to find out how ADDvanced Solutions can support neurodiversity:
https://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk/services-for-families/families-in-warrington/
Their engaging, community-based, learning, coaching and mentoring programmes will help you and your family to better recognise, understand and meet your individual needs, enabling you to manage the day to day challenges.
Regardless of where you live, you can access the community network groups that raise awareness; develop skills; share learning experiences; and build confidence.
Parental courses
ADDvanced solutions offer free courses for parents to support you with your child’s needs. If you are requesting a referral for neuro pathways, you must complete this course first. Follow the link to look at the booking process. https://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk/services-for-families/families-in-warrington/
SEND support from SENDIAS
Warrington SEND, Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) is an organisation that helps parents, carers and young people with special educational needs in early education settings, schools and colleges.
Most children will move through pre-school, school and college without any major problems, but some children and young people, may have difficulties in learning. If you have concerns or worries they may be able to help.
They can explain:
How the education system works
What early education providers, schools and colleges can do to help your child/young person.
What local authorities and other services can do to help your child/young person.
Your rights and your child/young persons rights.
They work in partnership with parents, schools, colleges, local authority and other service providers.
For more information, click the picture, call on 01925 442978 or contact Iain – imacdonald@warrington.gov.uk
Warrington Parents & Carers
Warrington Parents & Carers Forum is a voluntary group of enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced parents, carers, grandparents and family members of children and young people aged of 0-25 years with disabilities and additional needs.
Their main objective is to listen to families and young people in Warrington to find out what is really important to them. By finding out what is really important to families and the support they need, they can see what is working well and what needs improving and then work with the organisations that plan and provide services in Warrington to make the best use of the resources available to improve your lives.
Click on the image above to find out more and visit the website.
ADHD Support
As a school we follow the advice from the ADHD fundation. Take a look on their website. Just click on the picture to visit the site.
Some documents you may find useful are below.
Sleep Support
If your child is struggling with their sleeping patterns, you could attend this course to seek support. Click on the image to be taken to the website.
