If you have concerns about your child's progress, learning, communication, behaviour or emotional wellbeing, please speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance. Teachers know your child best on a day-to-day basis and can discuss any concerns with you.

If concerns remain, the teacher may involve the SENDCo, and together we will consider whether additional support is needed. We believe that parents and carers are key partners in their child's education and value your views and observations.

SEN Support is the additional help provided to children who require support that is different from or additional to that normally available through high-quality classroom teaching.

Support may include:

• Small group interventions
• Additional adult support
• Adapted resources
• Social and emotional support
• Speech and language activities
• Specific learning programmes

The support provided will always be based on your child's individual needs and reviewed regularly

An EHCP is a legal document for children and young people whose needs cannot be met through the resources normally available within school.

An EHCP:

• Identifies a child's special educational needs
• Describes the support required
• Sets outcomes for the child
• Brings together education, health and social care services

Schools may request an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment where evidence shows a child requires a significantly higher level of support than that ordinarily available. Decisions regarding assessments are made by Derbyshire County Council.

The Federation currently supports pupils with EHCPs across both schools.

We regularly review the progress of all pupils through:

• Teacher assessment
• Pupil progress meetings
• Intervention reviews
• Parent consultations
• SEND review meetings

Progress is not only measured through academic achievement. We also look at improvements in:

• Confidence
• Independence
• Attendance
• Social skills
• Communication
• Emotional wellbeing

Parents and carers will be kept informed about the support provided and the progress their child is making.

We believe children achieve the best outcomes when families and school work together.

Parents are involved through:

• Regular communication with teachers
• SEND review meetings
• Annual EHCP reviews
• Parent consultation evenings
• Discussions about targets and support plans

Your views and aspirations for your child are central to any decisions that are made

Where appropriate, we work with a range of specialist services, including:

• Educational Psychologists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Specialist Teachers
• School Nursing Services
• Health Professionals
• Local Authority SEND Services

Referrals are discussed with parents and carers and made where additional specialist advice is required.

We continually monitor the progress and wellbeing of all pupils through assessment, observation, discussions with parents and regular pupil progress meetings.

Some children may be identified as needing additional support because they are:

• Making less progress than expected
• Experiencing difficulties with communication or language
• Finding it difficult to access learning
• Showing social, emotional or behavioural concerns
• Receiving advice from external professionals

When concerns are identified, we follow the graduated approach outlined in the SEND Code of Practice: Assess, Plan, Do, Review

We encourage parents to speak with the class teacher or SENDCo as soon as concerns arise so that issues can be resolved quickly and collaboratively.

If concerns remain, parents may follow the school's Complaints Procedure, which is available on the school website.

We are committed to working positively with families and finding solutions together.

Mrs K Marriott
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)

📞 01623 742663
✉️ karenmarriott@parkfed.co.uk

You may also find helpful information through:

• Derbyshire Local Offer
• Derbyshire SENDIASS
• NHS Children's Services
• Derbyshire Family Support Services

These services can provide independent advice, guidance and support for children and young people with SEND and their families.