How does the school know if my child has SEND and what should I do if I think my child has SEND?

We place great importance on identifying SEND early so that we can help children as soon as possible. Teachers are continually observing and grow to know the children in their class in addition to monitoring the progress. 

If the teacher has any concerns, they can discuss these with the SENCO and Head teacher at anytime.  

Plus more formally, each half term Pupil Progress meetings are held with the Head teacher and SENCO using tracking to identify those not making expected progress. We do not assume just because a child is making slower progress than expected that the child has SEND, but if there are any concerns they will be discussed with the parents/carers as soon as possible. These discussions initially are between the class teacher and parents/carers. 

At the point where it is felt or agreed with by the parent/carer, that the child might have a special educational need, the school accesses external support from Specialist Teachers or are referred to the specialist paediatricians for a diagnosis.  In a collaborative environment, it is likely that the child will create an ‘All About Me’ card, with key information on about your child and their barriers of learning and preferred learning styles.  This is a process where the pupil, parent/carer and teacher are all involved.  Sometimes the needs do not focus around academic achievement, but, more about attention and concentration skills, communication skills and social interaction skills. If you are concerned about how your child is doing at school, please talk to the class teacher.